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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A progressive Christian, Talarico often cites scripture, and especially words of Jesus that many conservatives pointedly ignore, to argue for values like compassion and empathy.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026

The paper cites a source who says should Burnham become PM, "devolution will be at the heart" of his policy to rewire the economy.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

He cites the prospect of Federal Reserve rate hikes boosting real yields and weighing on gold prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The Bank of Japan cites inflationary pressures from global crude prices, which exceeded $114 a barrel in early May.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

His request is not accepted, although he cites his poor health, and he serves until the end of the war.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara