Cite — synonyms, definition

1. cite (Verb)

abduce accuse adduce admire advert allege allude allude to answer apologise apologize applaud approve arraign ascribe bethink blame bring bring up call • • •

cite (Verb) — Make reference to. ex. "His name was cited in connection with the invention"

cite (Verb) — Commend. ex. "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"

cite (Verb) — Make a citation to. ex. "he cited his colleagues' work"

cite (Verb) — Repeat a passage from. ex. "He cited the Bible to her"

cite (Verb) — Refer to for illustration or proof. ex. "He said he could cite several instances of this behaviour"

cite (Verb) — Advance evidence for.

cite (Verb) — Call in an official matter, such as to attend court.

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2. cite (Noun)

acknowledgment citation credit quotation

cite (Noun) — A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage.

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