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cites

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present tense third-person singular of cite

Synonyms & Antonyms of cites

1 to give as an example

cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument

Synonyms for cites

adduces,
instances,
mentions,
quotes

Words Related to cites

exemplifies,
represents

adverts (to),
illustrates,
names,
refers (to),
specifies,
touches (on or upon)

bears out,
corroborates,
documents,
substantiates,
validates

references,
sources

2 to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

cited a number of similar instances of people surviving plane crashes

Synonyms for cites

adverts (to),
drops,
instances,
mentions,
names,
notes,
notices,
quotes,
refers (to),
specifies,
touches (on or upon)

Words Related to cites

alludes (to),
hints (at),
implies,
indicates,
infers,
intends,
intimates,
suggests

points (out),
signals,
signifies

denominates,
designates

indicates

brings up,
broaches,
interjects,
interpolates,
interposes,
introduces

infiltrates,
insinuates,
worms

advertises,
announces,
broadcasts,
declares,
proclaims,
pronounces,
publicizes,
publishes,
sounds

clarifies,
clears (up),
elucidates,
explains,
explicates,
spells out

Near Antonyms for cites

disregards,
forgets,
ignores,
neglects,
overlooks,
overpasses,
passes over,
slights

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