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    cite

    cite - Dictionary definition and meaning for word cite

    Definition
    (noun) a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
    Example Sentence
    • 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
    Definition
    (verb) make reference to
    Synonyms : advert , bring up , mention , name , refer
    Example Sentence
    • His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
    Definition
    (verb) commend
    Synonyms : mention
    Example Sentence
    • he was cited for his outstanding achievements
    Definition
    (verb) refer to
    Synonyms : reference
    Example Sentence
    • he referenced his colleagues' work
    Definition
    (verb) repeat a passage from
    Synonyms : quote
    Example Sentence
    • He quoted the Bible to her
    Definition
    (verb) refer to for illustration or proof
    Synonyms : quote
    Example Sentence
    • He said he could quote several instances of this behavior
    Definition
    (verb) advance evidence for
    Synonyms : abduce , adduce
    Definition
    (verb) call in an official matter, such as to attend court
    Synonyms : summon , summons
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cite

recite means to tell something :like recite a poem: root is cite.. which means to quote

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Cite sounds like site you should get some reference or acknowledgement.

CITE:=SITE= land for sale, and when land is for sale, u have to QUOTE a price for it.

mnemonics ll help a lot if u study thm along with the cite(d) examples sentences for lang usage

CITE also means summon....SITE....I purchased new site for new office, hence I summoned all my friends to see it......


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text: as for the shower capacity issue I cite
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