General:
* Cite: This is the most common and general verb. It means to mention something as an example, authority, or proof.
* Example: "The author cited several studies to support her argument."
Specific to legal/academic contexts:
* Quote: This refers to directly copying a passage from a source.
* Reference: This refers to mentioning a source without directly quoting it.
* Acknowledge: This refers to giving credit to the original source.
Other possibilities:
* List: This is used when referring to a list of citations.
* Provide: This is used when someone is giving citations as part of a larger piece of work.
* Document: This refers to providing evidence or supporting information with citations.
The best verb to use depends on the specific situation and what you want to emphasize.