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mentioning

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/ˈmɛnʃənɪŋ/ · men-tion-ing

to refer to someone or something in speech or writing

Meanings

verbformal

to refer to someone or something in speech or writing

کسی چیز یا شخص کا ذکر کرنا

ذکر کرنا

zikar karna

Formal: ذکر کرنا

Synonyms

refercitebring upحوالہ دینابتاناپیش کرنا

Antonyms

ignoreoverlookexcludeنظرانداز کرناچھوڑ دیناخارج کرنا

Common Collocations

  • mention something casually
  • frequently mentioning
  • mention of a topic

Example Sentences

He mentioned the project during the meeting.

اس نے میٹنگ کے دوران منصوبے کا ذکر کیا۔

Us ne meeting ke doran mansoobay ka zikar kiya.

In her letter, she mentioned her recent travels.

اپنے خط میں، اس نے حالیہ سفر کا ذکر کیا۔

Apne khat mein, us ne haleek safar ka zikar kiya.

Please mention your availability for the meeting.

میٹنگ کے لیے اپنی دستیابی کا ذکر کریں۔

Meeting ke liye apni dastiabi ka zikar karein.

Easily Confused With

mention:Although related, 'mentioning' refers to the act of stating or referencing, while 'mention' can also be a noun.

Word Family

mention
verbذکر کرنا
mentionable
adjectiveذکر کے قابل
mentioned
verbذکر کیا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'mention' when you need to bring something to someone's attention.

Imagine raising your hand in class to mention an important point.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو شخص بتاتا ہے، وہ مندری پر جانا چاہتا ہے۔

Jo shakhs batata hai, woh mandir par jana chahta hai.

The person who mentions, seeks to go to the temple.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "menchier" — to bring up, refer to

First known use: 14th century

The word 'mention' originated from the Old French word 'menchier', which means 'to bring up or refer to'. The usage evolved in English to also act as a noun and verb, indicating the act of referring to something.