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cite

verb

/saɪt/

Meaning

to quote; to mention as an example or proof

To refer to or quote a source as evidence or justification.

The lawyer cites relevant case law.

She cited several studies to support her argument.

cite chapter and verse

quote, reference, mention, specify, allude, invoke

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quote, reference, mention, specify

Entry 2

quote, reference, mention, allude, invoke

ignore, omit, overlook, suppress

Entry 1

ignore, omit, overlook

Entry 2

ignore, overlook, suppress

cite example, cite source, cite case, frequently cite, cite a source, cite an example, cite as evidence, cite authority

Entry 1

cite example, cite source, cite case, frequently cite

Entry 2

cite a source, cite an example, cite as evidence, cite authority

to check if something is true or correct; to confirm

to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively

to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support

To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.

To discover or identify the presence of something.

to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down