cite
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- pronunciation:
- saIt
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
cites, citing, cited |
| definition: |
to use the words of someone else; quote.
Max cited a history book and a Web page in his report on civil rights.- similar words:
- excerpt, mention, note, present
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| related words: |
decorate, demonstrate, refer |
The words
cite,
sight, and
site all sound alike but have different meanings.
The word cite
contains the following part:
cit, -cite
Latin
root
that means
rouse, set in motion
Example words: