Meaning & Definition of Cite in English
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Cite
/saɪt/
noun
1. A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
- "The student's essay failed to list several important citations"
- "The acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"
- "The article includes mention of similar clinical cases"
synonym:
- citation,
- cite,
- acknowledgment,
- credit,
- reference,
- mention,
- quotation
verb
1. Make reference to
- "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
synonym:
- mention,
- advert,
- bring up,
- cite,
- name,
- refer
2. Commend
- "He was cited for his outstanding achievements"
synonym:
- mention,
- cite
3. Refer to
- "He referenced his colleagues' work"
synonym:
- reference,
- cite
4. Repeat a passage from
- "He quoted the bible to her"
synonym:
- quote,
- cite
5. Refer to for illustration or proof
- "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior"
synonym:
- quote,
- cite
6. Advance evidence for
synonym:
- adduce,
- abduce,
- cite
7. Call in an official matter, such as to attend court
synonym:
- summon,
- summons,
- cite