mention vs acknowledge

acknowledge vs mention

mention is a noun but acknowledge is not a noun.

mention and acknowledge both are verbs.

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

As verbs, acknowledge is a hypernym of mention; that is, acknowledge is a word with a broader meaning than mention:

mention: commend
acknowledge: express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

Other hypernyms of mention include notice.

mention (noun)	acknowledge (noun)
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

mention (verb)	acknowledge (verb)
make mention of	accept as legally binding and valid
commend	accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
make reference to	declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
	express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
	report the receipt of
	express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

Difference between mention and acknowledge

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