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cite

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of cite

1 to give as an example
  • cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
Synonyms of cite

adduce, instance, mention, quote
Words Related to cite

exemplify, represent

advert (to), illustrate, instance, name, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon)

bear out, corroborate, document, substantiate, validate

reference, source
2 to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
  • cited a number of similar instances of people surviving plane crashes
Synonyms of cite

advert (to), drop, instance, mention, name, note, notice, quote, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon)
Words Related to cite

allude (to), hint (at), imply, indicate, infer, intend, intimate, suggest

point (out), signal, signify

denominate, designate

indicate

bring up, broach, interject, interpolate, interpose, introduce

infiltrate, insinuate, worm

advertise, announce, broadcast, declare, proclaim, pronounce, publicize, publish, sound
Near Antonyms of cite

disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

Synonym Discussion of cite

summon, call, cite, convoke, convene, muster mean to demand the presence of. summon implies the exercise of authority.
    • was summoned to answer charges
call may be used less formally for summon.
    • called the legislature into special session
cite implies a summoning to court usually to answer a charge.
    • cited for drunken driving
convoke implies a summons to assemble for deliberative or legislative purposes.
    • convoked a Vatican council
convene is somewhat less formal than convoke.
    • convened the students
muster suggests a calling up of a number of things that form a group in order that they may be exhibited, displayed, or utilized as a whole.
    • mustered the troops

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