1. (

• mention ,
• advert ,
• bring_up ,
• cite ,
• name ,
• refer ,

) make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention" ;

2. (

• note ,
• observe ,
• mention ,
• remark

) make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing" ;

3. (

• mention ,
• cite ,

) commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements" ;