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'cite' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'cite' with 4 example sentences.


cite noun

: a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

cite verb

: make reference to

: commend

: refer to

: repeat a passage from

: refer to for illustration or proof

: advance evidence for

: call in an official matter, such as to attend court


  • The article doesn't cite the source.
  • Basque is a commonly cited example of a language isolate.
  • We were cited for breach of peace.
  • According to some sources, Noam Chomsky is the most cited living author.
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