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CITE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Cite.

Cite - as a noun

A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

Example: "The student's essay failed to list several important citations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acknowledgmentcitationcreditmentionquotationreference
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
annotationnotationnote
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cite - as a verb

Make reference to

Example: "He was named in connection with the invention"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advertbring upmentionnamerefer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
have in mindmeanthink of
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Commend

Example: "He was cited for his outstanding achievements"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mention

Refer to

Example: "He referenced his colleagues' work"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reference

Repeat a passage from

Example: "He quoted the bible to her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quote
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ingeminateiteratereiteraterepeatrestateretell
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Refer to for illustration or proof

Example: "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quote

Advance evidence for

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abduceadduce

Call in an official matter, such as to attend court

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
summonsummons
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
callsend for
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She cited several sources to support her argument."
"He cited a study that showed the effectiveness of the treatment."
"The author cited numerous references in his research paper."
"They cited the professor's published work in their thesis."
"The judge cited a previous case as precedent."
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Word Game Points

Is CITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cite is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CITE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is CITE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cite is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CITE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is CITE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cite is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CITE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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