accolade vs mention

mention vs accolade

accolade and mention both are nouns.

accolade is not a verb while mention is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
accolade	Yes	No	No	No
mention	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, mention is a hyponym of accolade; that is, mention is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than accolade:

accolade: a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
mention: an official recognition of merit

Other hyponyms of accolade include prize, trophy, aliyah, academic degree, degree, crown, pennant, cachet, seal, seal of approval, citation, commendation, distinction, honorable mention, letter, varsity letter, decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon, trophy, Emmy, Nobel prize, Academy Award, Oscar, Prix de Rome, Prix Goncourt.

accolade (noun)	mention (noun)
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction	an official recognition of merit
	a remark that calls attention to something or someone
	a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

accolade (verb)	mention (verb)
	make mention of
	commend
	make reference to

Difference between accolade and mention

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