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mention v.
refer v.
treat v.

VERB

mention

Synonyms

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acknowledge allude to bring up cite declare detail disclose discuss introduce name notice point out quote recount report reveal speak of specify suggest tell touch on

STRONG

acquaint adduce advert broach communicate designate divulge enumerate impart infer instance intimate notify observe remark state

WEAK

call attention to hint at make known point to throw out

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conceal disavow hide ignore neglect suppress withhold

STRONG

hold back keep

VERB

refer

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assign attribute cite hint indicate introduce invoke point out specify

STRONG

accredit adduce advert allude ascribe associate charge credit designate excerpt exemplify extract glance impute insert instance interpolate lay name notice point quote

WEAK

bring up direct attention give as example make allusion make mention of make reference put down to speak of touch on

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ignore insert neglect remove

WEAK

hold back

VERB

treat

Synonyms

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advise approach consider deal with interpret study talk about think

STRONG

arrange comment confabulate confer consult contain criticize deliberate explain manipulate reason review tackle weigh

WEAK

discourse on enlarge upon go into touch upon write about

Antonyms

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disregard forget ignore leave neglect

STRONG

approve confuse praise

WEAK

harm hurt injure

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speak about

He said he hopes the film will "get people to speak about the damages that can be caused by companies like Facebook."

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

Williams is set to speak about her hard fought menopause diagnosis at Meno Fest at Worcester Rugby Club on 7 October, external, as part of Menopause Awareness Month.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Meyer said he would like to have a conversation with Trump about the reality of the situation, saying that as a "born Afrikaner", he has the "legitimacy" to speak about the subject.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

“They could speak about their efforts, but they can’t speak about the entire perspective. It’s really those that live there that could share that perspective.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

He did not boast, either, or speak about the things he owned, which made people assume he owned much more than he did.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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