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- DictionaryCite/sīt/
verb
- 1. quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work: "authors who are highly regarded by their peers tend to be cited"
- 2. praise (someone, typically a member of the armed forces) for a courageous act in an official dispatch: "he has been cited many times for his contributions in the intelligence area"
noun
- 1. a citation. US
1. : to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) 2. : to quote by way of example, authority, or proof. cites several noteworthy authors. 3. a. : to refer to. especially : to mention formally in commendation or praise. She was cited for bravery. b. : to name in a citation.
Cite definition: to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority. See examples of CITE used in a sentence.
CITE definition: 1. to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened: 2. to…. Learn more.
cite somebody (for something) to mention somebody officially or publicly because they deserve special praise. He was cited for bravery. Definition of cite verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
cite (formal) to mention something as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying: She cited her heavy workload as the reason for her breakdown. quote to mention an example of something to support what you are saying: Can you quote me an instance of this happening?
CITE definition: 1. to mention something as an example or proof of something else: 2. to order someone to go to…. Learn more.
Cite definition: . See examples of CITE used in a sentence.
4 days ago · to quote or refer to (a passage, book, or author) in substantiation as an authority, proof, or example. 2. to mention or commend (a soldier, etc) for outstanding bravery or meritorious action. 3. to summon to appear before a court of law. 4. to enumerate. he cited the king's virtues. Collins English Dictionary.
To cite something means to do right by whoever said it and give them credit — for instance, if you add a brilliant statement to a paper but you’re not the one who originally wrote it, you should cite, or point to, the original author.
If you cite something, you quote it or mention it, especially as an example or proof of what you are saying.
