English dictionary
cite
nounParts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
verb
- call in an official matter, such as to attend court
verb
- advance evidence for
verb
- commend
verb
- repeat a passage from
verb
- refer to for illustration or proof
verb
- make reference to
verb
- refer to
Example sentences
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
he was cited for his outstanding achievements
He quoted the Bible to her
He said he could quote several instances of this behavior
he was named in connection with the invention
he referenced his colleagues' work