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citeto quote or mention as an example or proof

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to quote or mention as an example or proof

Pronunciation (IPA): /saɪt/

Korean meaning: 인용하다, 예로 들다

Korean pronunciation: 사이트 (강세: 사이트)

Example Sentences

  • The professor told us to cite at least five sources, but I found 50 on Wikipedia!
  • Scientists often cite previous research to support their theories.
  • My mom cited my messy room as evidence that I'm not ready for college.

cite

VERB

//saɪt//

to quote or mention as an example or proof

cite concept
💡 Concept

The student cites a famous study to support the argument.

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🎵 Rhyme

Cite the source in plain sight — strong insight wins the fight.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/saɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/saɪt/

🌳Etymology

Rootcite

Origin

From Old French 'citer' and Latin 'citare', meaning 'to set in motion' or 'to summon'. The sense of 'quoting' developed from the legal practice of summoning witnesses or citing authorities in court.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The professor told us to cite at least five sources, but I found 50 on Wikipedia!

Scientists often cite previous research to support their theories.

😄 Fun example

My mom cited my messy room as evidence that I'm not ready for college.

The police officer cited him for parking in a no-parking zone.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

quotereferencementioninvokesummon

Antonyms

ignoreomitexclude

Related

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