Why doesn't he subpoena them?
Source: tatoeba (2281866)
Subpoena
/sə(b)ˈpiː.nə/
Synonyms for "subpoena" (56 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
bid comecallcall awaycall backcall forcall forthcall incall outcall togethercall upcertioraricitation
Strong matches (16)
Related words (28)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: bid come, call, call away, call back, call for.
- Sentence evidence is available for subpoena, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "subpoena".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "subpoena"
Keep "subpoena" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
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3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
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Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
4 entriesdocuments subpoenasubpoena ad testificandumsubpoena duces tecumtestimony subpoena
Collocations
8 entriescourt subpoenafederal subpoenagrand jury subpoenaissued subpoenaslegal subpoenaservice of subpoenasubpoena duces tecumsubpoena power
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
19 translations across 14 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- призовавам verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 傳訊 /传讯 verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
Dutch
1 entries- dagvaarden verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
Finnish
2 entries- haastaa verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
- haastaa todistajaksi verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
German
1 entries- zwangsvorladen verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
Greek
2 entries- καλώ μάρτυρα verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
- κλητεύω μάρτυρα verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
Hungarian
2 entries- beidéz verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
- idéz verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
Italian
1 entries- citare verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
Latin
1 entries- convador verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
Portuguese
1 entries- citar verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
Romanian
1 entries- cita verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
Russian
1 entries- вы́звать в суд пове́сткой verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
Slovak
1 entries- predvolať na súd (niekoho) verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
Spanish
3 entries- citar verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
- citar a declarar verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
- convocar verb (to summon (someone) with a subpoena; to require (a document or other evidence) to be produced before a court or some other legal proceeding)
Sample sentences
21 total sentences available.
Why would they subpoena you?
Source: tatoeba (5736106)
Nothing vnder a Sub-pœna can dravv him to London, and vvhen he is there, hee ſtickes faſt vppon euery Obiect, caſts his eyes avvay vppon gazing, and becomes the prey of euery cut-purſe.
Source: wiktionary
For the worthy magistrate, determined to omit no chance of doing Effie justice, and to leave her sister no apology for not giving the evidence which she was supposed to possess, had caused the ordinary citation, or sub-pœna, of the Scottish criminal court, to be served upon her by an officer during his conference with David.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 21 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "subpoena"?
Closest matches include bid come, call, call away, call back, call for.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "subpoena"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.