Synonyms of cites

cites

verb

present tense third-person singular of cite

1

as in mentions

to give as an example

cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mentions
• quotes
• references
• adduces
• illustrates
• instances
• specifies
• represents
• exemplifies
• sources
• documents
• corroborates
• refers (to)
• names
• validates
• touches (on or upon)
• bears out
• substantiates
• adverts (to)

2

as in specifies

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

cited a number of similar instances of people surviving plane crashes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mentions
• specifies
• notices
• notes
• indicates
• quotes
• suggests
• explains
• instances
• introduces
• refers (to)
• names
• implies
• announces
• touches (on or upon)
• publishes
• pronounces
• infers
• clarifies
• intends
• drops
• adverts (to)
• designates
• declares
• points (out)
• proclaims
• signals
• intimates
• alludes (to)
• signifies
• advertises
• hints (at)
• interjects
• denominates
• insinuates
• infiltrates
• interpolates
• sounds
• brings up
• elucidates
• publicizes
• interposes
• spells out
• explicates
• worms
• broadcasts
• clears (up)
• broaches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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