Express
Express verb - To communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind.
Usage example: an upraised thumb is now universally recognized as a gesture expressing approval or encouragement
Mention and express are semantically related in maintain topic. In some cases you can use "Mention" instead a verb "Express", when it comes to topics like acquaint.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| notable | notable express | notable mention |
| special | special express | special mention |
| short | short express | short mention |
| single | single express | single mention |
| Other adjectives: real, huge, passing, minor, occasional, several. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Many former Tennis players express approval at Roger Federer breaking their records, but particular mention must be given to Bjorn Borg.
Source: Worthy Opponent - Not to mention his own feelings of resentment towards L, and the guilt he feels for not being there for Mello as much as he doesn't know how to express support for anyone.
Source: Freudian Excuse / Fanfics - It's now reached a critical mass, and newer comments express surprise that every comment really does mention TV Tropes.
Source: Memes / TV Tropes
Cite this Source
Mention and Express. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/express/mention
Express & Mention. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/express/mention>.
Mention or Express. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/express/mention.
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