Meaning & use
mentioned
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Referred to or spoke about briefly, typically without going into detail.
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She mentioned that she might be moving to Chicago next year.
The report mentioned several risks without elaborating on any of them.
A note on using this word
"Mentioned" implies a brief, often passing reference, in contrast to "discussed," which implies more thorough treatment.
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