How to pronounce "cite"

• "cite" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "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:

• citation
• cite
• acknowledgment
• credit
• reference
• mention
• quotation

Verb

make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"

Synonyms:

• mention
• advert
• bring up
• cite
• name
• refer

Verb

commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"

Synonyms:

• mention
• cite

Verb

refer to; "he referenced his colleagues' work"

Synonyms:

• reference
• cite

Verb

repeat a passage from; "He quoted the Bible to her"

Synonyms:

• quote
• cite

Verb

refer to for illustration or proof; "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior"

Synonyms:

• quote
• cite

Verb

advance evidence for

Synonyms:

• adduce
• abduce
• cite

Verb

call in an official matter, such as to attend court

Synonyms:

• summon
• summons
• cite