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cite

1 of 2verb
/saɪt/
Forms:cites,citing,cited,cited
1

to refer to something as an example or proof

B2transitive
  • The lawyer cited similar court cases to argue for his client's innocence.
  • During the presentation, the speaker cited statistics to emphasize the significance of the issue.
  • The author cited literary works to demonstrate the evolution of the genre.
  • The scientist cited previous experiments to support her hypothesis.
  • The manager cited successful business strategies to propose changes in the company.
Synonyms:
nameadvertreferbring upmention
2

to officially recognize and praise an individual for their brave or heroic actions

transitive
  • The commanding officer decided to cite Private Johnson for his exceptional bravery during the mission.
  • The Navy recognized Lieutenant Anderson's courage during the maritime rescue operation, citing him for his exceptional bravery and resourcefulness.
  • The official military report cited Captain Roberts for his fearless actions in neutralizing a dangerous explosive device.
  • The soldier's exceptional act of bravery led to him being cited by his commanding officer and awarded a medal for his selfless actions.
Synonyms:
mention
3

to formally acknowledge or reference the source(s) of information, words, or literary or verbal context used in one's work

transitive
  • In his essay, he cited several studies that supported his argument on climate change.
  • In her research paper, she cited multiple scholarly articles to support her argument.
  • The student cited the textbook in the bibliography to show where they obtained information for their essay.
  • The author cited various novels and poems in the footnotes to illustrate literary techniques.
  • The historian cited primary sources such as letters and diaries to provide firsthand accounts of historical events.
Synonyms:
reference
4

to quote or reproduce the exact words from a written or spoken source

transitive
  • In her research paper, she cited several passages from the novel to support her analysis of the protagonist's development.
  • In his speech, the politician cited a famous speech from history to inspire his audience.
  • The scientist cited previous research findings to justify her experimental approach.
  • The journalist cited interviews with eyewitnesses to report on the events accurately.
  • The author cited expert opinions in the field to lend credibility to her argument.
Synonyms:
quote
5

to officially summon or order someone to appear before a court or other judicial authority

transitive
  • The judge decided to cite the witness for contempt of court and ordered them to appear for a hearing.
  • The prosecutor will cite the defendant as a key witness and request their presence in court.
  • The police officer will cite the driver for running a red light and issue a summons to appear in court.
  • The judge decided to cite the defendant's attorney for improper conduct.
  • The prosecutor intends to cite the suspect's accomplice and subpoena them to testify during the trial.
Synonyms:
summonssummon