Definitions

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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He cites its limited exposure to wholesale energy prices and the fact that its revenues are positively linked to inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The Seafarers' Charity cites hypervigilance, burnout, fatigue, loneliness, depression and anxiety as some of the mental strains facing the 20,000 seafarers stranded by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since February 28.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

It cites, for example, BBC Northern Ireland's Borderland podcast which reflected views for and against a united Ireland.

From BBC • May 8, 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