CITE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • call in an official matter, such as to attend court
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) cite is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • advance evidence for
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) cite is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • commend
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he was cited for his outstanding achievements
    Hypernyms(s) cite is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • repeat a passage from
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He quoted the Bible to her
    Hypernyms(s) cite is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • refer to for illustration or proof
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He said he could quote several instances of this behavior
    Hypernyms(s) cite is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  6. Meaning
    • make reference to
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
    Hypernyms(s) cite is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  7. Meaning
    • refer to
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he referenced his colleagues” work
    Hypernyms(s) cite is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)