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1 Translation result for to cite in Spanish

verb

cite verb

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cited, has cited, is citing, cites
emplazar, citar, hacer comparecer (ante un tribunal); elogiar, honrar (oficialmente)

Example sentences of
cite verb

  • The article cites several experts on the subject.
  • The museum had often been cited as an example of successful fund-raising.
  • He cited evidence suggesting she was in the area when the crime was committed.
  • She was cited for reckless driving.

Detailed synonyms for cite verb

1. Cite, advance, allege, adduce significan presentar como explicación, prueba o ilustración.
  • Cite indica el presentar algo como pertinente o específico de una investigación o discusión <couldn't cite a single piece of recent environmental legislation>.
  • Advance recalca la noción de presentar algo para que se considere o estudie <he advanced the idea of a global oil conference>.
  • Allege conlleva a menudo una fuerte insinuación de duda en cuanto a la validez de lo que se presenta <tried the alleged murderer>, y a veces viene siendo lo mismo que un descargo de responsabilidad por la afirmación <the existence, real or alleged, of ghosts>.
  • Adduce se aplica más concretamente a la presentación de evidencia, hechos, casos o argumentos que apoyan una posición u opinión determinada <reasons adduced by those who doubt the reality of UFOs>.
2. See: Mention, Summon

Reverse translation for to cite

emplazar  - to convene, to summon, to subpoena, to place, to position 
citar  - to quote, to cite, to make an appointment with, to summon (to court), to subpoena 
hacer comparecer  (ante un tribunal)
elogiar  - to praise, to rave 
honrar  (oficialmente) - to honor, to be a credit to 
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