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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Goodwin cites the Raising the Colours flag campaign last summer when flags flew from motorway bridges.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He cites the shifting and often unpredictable forces of mood and momentum as another reason he would not short the stock.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

In its annual financial-stability report, BOC cites share-price drops among software companies, driven by worries about AI disruption, and the subsequent stress in private-credit markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

She cites the union deal often for the city’s budgetary issues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

He cites an article in Reader’s Digest from 1951, written by Thomas Johnson, in which a full account of Joey’s bravery is outlined.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly