Cool MateMention vs Quote
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Mention
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Quote
Top 1,000 (very common)B1verb
| Mention | Quote | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈmenʃn/","/ˈmenʃnz/","/ˈmenʃnd/","/ˈmenʃənɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈmenʃn/","/ˈmenʃnz/","/ˈmenʃnd/","/ˈmenʃənɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //kwəʊt//🇺🇸 //kwoʊt// |
| Meaning | To talk about something briefly. | To repeat someone else's words. |
| Example | Please mention your favorite books in the discussion. | She decided to **quote** the famous author in her essay. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | B1 |
| Part of speech | verb | verb |
| Collocations | already, earlier, just, not bother to, fail to, forget to, as, in, in connection with, avoid mentioning somebody/something, be worth mentioning something, mentioned above | quote a passage, quote someone, quote a source |
| Antonyms | ignore, overlook, disregard | misquote, ignore |
| Common mistakes | Using it without specifying the object, e.g., 'I mention' instead of 'I mention the topic.', Confusing 'mention' with 'tell' when it comes to conveying information., Using 'mention' in contexts where 'suggest' or 'advise' would be more appropriate. | Confusing 'quote' with 'quotation' (the noun form)., Using 'quote' without specifying the source., Incorrectly using 'quote' in passive voice. |
| Usage notes | Used in both spoken and written contexts. It can be used formally or informally. Be careful not to confuse it with 'discuss' which implies a deeper conversation. | Used in academic, literary, and casual contexts. Avoid in informal speech unless referencing a well-known saying. |
Frequently asked questions: Mention vs Quote
What's the difference between Mention and Quote?
Mention: To talk about something briefly. Quote: To repeat someone else's words.
Are Mention and Quote the same CEFR level?
Mention: A2, Quote: B1 on the CEFR scale.
Can I use Mention and Quote interchangeably?
Not always. Mention and Quote are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.