- 1cite something (as something) to mention something as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying She cited her heavy workload as the reason for her breakdown. Thesaurusmention
- refer to somebody/something
- speak of/about somebody/something
- cite
- quote
- mention to write or speak about someone or something, especially without giving much information:Nobody mentioned anything to me about the party.
- refer to somebody/something (somewhat formal) to mention or speak about someone or something:I promised not to refer to the matter again.
- speak of/about somebody/something to mention or describe someone or something:Witnesses spoke of a great ball of flame.
- cite (formal) to mention something as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying:She cited her heavy workload as the reason for her breakdown.
- quote to mention an example of something to support what you are saying:Can you quote me an instance of this happening?
- You can cite reasons or examples, but you can only quote examples:She quoted her heavy workload as the reason for her breakdown.Cite is a more formal word than quote and is often used in more formal situations, for example in descriptions of legal cases.
- to mention/refer to/speak of/cite/quote somebody/something as somebody/something
- to mention/refer to/cite/quote a(n) example/instance/case of something
- frequently/often mentioned/referred to/spoken of/cited/quoted
- the example mentioned/referred to/cited/quoted above/earlier/previously
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- 2cite something to speak or write the exact words from a book, an author, etc. synonym quote He cited a passage from the President's speech.
- 3cite somebody (for something) (law) to order someone to appear in court; to name someone officially in a legal case He was cited for contempt of court. She was cited in the divorce proceedings.
- 4cite somebody (for something) to mention someone officially or publicly because they deserve special praise He was cited for bravery.
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NAmE//saɪt//
(formal)Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they cite he / she / it cites
past simple cited
-ing form citing
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