cite

Formscites, citing, cited

Pluralcites

1. 1
   verbtransitive

   To name where you got your facts, words, or ideas from.

   Like writing down where you borrowed something so people know it isn't yours.

   Always cite the website where you found the facts.

   She forgot to cite the book she copied her quote from.

   Similarreference, acknowledge, credit

2. 2
   verbtransitive

   To repeat someone's exact words, like a line from a book.

   The teacher liked to cite famous poets in class.

   He cited a line from the song to make his point.

   Similarquote, recite

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3. 3
   verbtransitive

   To officially order someone to come to court.

   Like getting a ticket that tells you to show up in court.

   The officer can cite a driver for speeding.

   The judge cited him for failing to appear.

   Similarsummon, subpoena, ticket

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4. 4
   verbtransitive

   To bring something up or mention it when speaking or writing.

   Like pointing something out so other people notice it.

   The book cites many famous scientists by name.

   Please cite at least three examples in your essay.

   Similarmention, note, highlight

5. 5
   verbtransitive

   To bring something up as a reason or explanation.

   Like giving a reason to explain why something happened.

   She cited bad weather as the reason for being late.

   They often cite money problems when they cancel plans.

   Similarinvoke

6. 6
   nouncolloquialcountable

   A note showing where facts or words came from.

   Like a small label that shows where you got something.

   Add a cite for every fact in your report.

   The paper had a missing cite at the end.

   Similarreference, source

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