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| 1. | [ verb ] make reference to | |
| Synonyms: | mention refer name bring_up advert | |
| Examples: | : "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention" |
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| Related terms: | think_of invoke touch_on reference speak_of_the_devil cross-refer raise drag_up remember commend namedrop mention citation quotation citation mentioner | |
| 2. | [ verb ] commend | |
| Synonyms: | mention acknowledge | |
| Examples: | "he was cited for his outstanding achievements" |
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| Related terms: | praise notice citation | |
| 3. | [ verb ] (writing) refer to for illustration or proof | |
| Synonyms: | quote reference | |
| Examples: | "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior" |
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| Related terms: | write mention writing quote citation reference | |
| 4. | [ verb ] repeat a passage from | |
| Synonyms: | quote | |
| Examples: | "He quoted the Bible to her |
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| Related terms: | repeat misquote reference quotation citation quotation | |
| 5. | [ verb ] advance evidence for | |
| Synonyms: | abduce adduce | |
| Related terms: | testify quotation | |
| 6. | [ verb ] call in an official matter, such as to attend court | |
| Synonyms: | summon call_for summons | |
| Related terms: | call vouch demand vouch_in citation | |
| Similar spelling: |
Ciotti cid city |
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