Meaning of 'cite'

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Meaning of ‘cite’

8 definitions found.

cite

noun

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

Synonyms: credit

verb

to call in an official matter, such as to attend court

Synonyms: summons

verb

to advance evidence for

Example: "I cited a bloody glove as proof of the guilt of the suspect."

Synonyms: abduce

verb

to commend

Example: "They were cited for their outstanding achievements."

Synonyms: mention

verb

to repeat a passage from

Synonyms: quote

verb

to refer to for illustration or proof

Synonyms: quote

verb

to make reference to

Example: "You should cite all the authors of the works that you reference."

Synonyms: name

verb

to refer to

Synonyms: reference

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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