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cite - Dictionary definition and meaning for cite

CITE

(noun) 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"
synonyms : acknowledgment , citation , credit , mention , quotation , reference
(verb) call in an official matter, such as to attend court
synonyms : summon , summons
John was cited in the court proceedings. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) advance evidence for
synonyms : abduce , adduce
Four employees had been cited for similar infarctions. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) commend
"he was cited for his outstanding achievements"
synonyms : mention
(verb) repeat a passage from
"He quoted the Bible to her"
synonyms : quote
(verb) refer to for illustration or proof
"He said he could quote several instances of this behavior"
synonyms : quote
(verb) make reference to
"His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
synonyms : advert , bring up , mention , name , refer
(verb) refer to
"he referenced his colleagues' work"
synonyms : reference

Mnemonics for cite

(Tag: ) mnemonics ll help a lot if u study thm along with the cite(d) examples sentences for lang usage
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(Tag: english) Cite sounds like site you should get some reference or acknowledgement.
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(Tag: ) recite means to tell something :like recite a poem: root is cite.. which means to quote
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