cite

Definition

Examples

The report cites several studies to support its main conclusion.

Word Family

Synonyms

• quotea punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else
• referencea remark that calls attention to something or someone
• mentiona remark that calls attention to something or someone

Collocations

• Easy cite illustrative textbook examples in homework
  to cite illustrative textbook examples in homework, meaning to make reference to
• Medium cite authoritative academic research in quarterly reports
  to cite authoritative academic research in quarterly reports, meaning to make reference to
• Hard cite binding legal precedent in appellate submissions
  to cite binding legal precedent in appellate submissions, meaning to make reference to
• Very Hard cited for exceptional gallantry under hostile enemy fire
  to cited for exceptional gallantry under hostile enemy fire, meaning to make reference to