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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

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quote, reference, mention, allude, invoke

ignore, omit, overlook, suppress

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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

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cite example, cite source, cite case, frequently cite

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

to reach the highest point or final stage

to work together; to collaborate

to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision

To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.

To scold or criticize someone harshly.

to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs