Mention report of what was seen (4)

I believe the answer is:

cite

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'mention' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for cite that I've seen before include "Quote as evidence" , "Mention as example or quote" , "Summon - quote" , "Quote (an author)" , "Give as an example" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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