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 letter cites Delaware law that allows stockholders to inspect the company’s books and records “for any proper purpose.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The court cites statements from the 1960s General Assembly debates saying that constitutions were meant to be changed only sparingly.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

The company cites uncertainty about meeting new chip demand.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

He also cites an overall €3.8m taxi bill for 2024, and hotel fees of €110,000 for covering the Cannes film festival in 2023.

From BBC • May 5, 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