Cite and Specify

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Cite

Cite verb - To give as an example.

Usage example: cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument

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Specify is a synonym for cite in name topic. In some cases you can use "Specify" instead a verb "Cite", when it comes to topics like note, specific, quote. popular alternative

Nearby Words: citation, citing

Specify

Specify verb - To make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically.

Usage example: police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving

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Cite is a synonym for specify in state topic. You can use "Cite" instead a verb "Specify", if it concerns topics such as name, specific, designate. popular alternative

Nearby Words: specific, specification, specified, specifying, specifier

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people	cite people	specify people
reason	cite reason	specify reason
number	cite number	specify number
characters	cite characters	specify characters
Other words: cause, villains.

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