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I mentioned vs I mentioned about

The correct phrase is 'I mentioned.' 'I mentioned about' is not a common or correct construction in English. 'Mentioned' already implies that something was brought up or referred to, so adding 'about' is redundant.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 7832 views

I mentioned

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'I mentioned' when you want to say that you brought something up or referred to it in conversation.

Examples:

  • I mentioned the new project during the meeting.
  • She mentioned her upcoming trip to Europe.
  • I mentioned I miss Geneva and Constance.
  • I mentioned I don't run with the babes.
  • She practically squealed when I mentioned nerve testing.
  • When I mentioned Mr. Carpenter...
  • I mentioned the change in conditions.
  • I mentioned this in committee last month.
  • I mentioned above about spiritually adopting someone.
  • I mentioned his earlier remarks in 2011 here.
  • The first thing I mentioned was pan-European parties.
  • As I mentioned before, I love my mother very much.
  • And I mentioned that's how the expression originated.
  • Anyway, I mentioned your interaction programme.
  • I mentioned it wasn't his best effort.
  • But when I mentioned Harriet, he was confused.
  • I mentioned that you might be able to help him out.
  • He looked right at it when I mentioned "secrets".
  • Eddie Fuller clammed up as soon as I mentioned Hopewood.
  • I mentioned to him that we're in Kentucky.
  • As I mentioned, I have had some experience with transversing parallel universes.
  • About the other thing I mentioned...

I mentioned about

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Mentioned' already implies the act of bringing something up or referring to it, so 'about' is unnecessary.

  • Oh btw; the thing I mentioned about how tank abilities aren't applied to the active tank nearly wiped up last night. 3:18 AM - 15 Aug 2015. 0 retweets 0 likes.
  • Nov 23, 2014 ... The following week I went for my check-up with the nurse, she changed all my bandages and said I looked great. I mentioned about the shape, ...
  • Oct 30, 2015 ... ... and the Halloween subject just pop up and we started talking about it, I mentioned about this beautiful tradition we have in Mexico and there ...
  • "When I mentioned about Adlai Stevenson, if he was vice president there would never have been an assassination of our beloved President Kennedy " Asked if ...

Alternatives:

  • I mentioned
  • I talked about
  • I brought up
  • I referred to
  • I spoke about

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