cites

VERB

note, quote

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allege allude to indicate mention name offer point out present recount refer to repeat specify spell out tell

STRONG

adduce advance enumerate evidence excerpt exemplify extract instance lay number recite reference rehearse remember reminisce

WEAK

appeal to get down to brass tacks give as example illustrate with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal deny take withhold

STRONG

forget insert

VERB

subpoena

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call name order

STRONG

arraign command summon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore

Example Sentences

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The lawsuit cites multiple grievances, including privacy violations, negligence and defamation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

In addition to “Thelma & Louise,” Davis cites “The Long Kiss Goodnight” as perhaps her favorite role.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

He cites a case at a school in Sumenep, which "happened quite a long time ago, since 2017, until it was finally uncovered recently".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The majority cites to Supreme Court opinion Foster v.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

As an example Bernstein cites He felt it offered the best opportunity to do fundamental research in chemistry, which was what he had taken his Doctor of Philosophy degree in.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker