cite meaning
cite :
to mention, to refer
Verb
▪ Please cite three reasons for your decision.
▪ Please mention three reasons for your decision.
▪ She was cited for her excellent work in the project.
▪ She was mentioned for her excellent work in the project.
paraphrasing
▪ mention – to bring up
▪ refer – to point out
▪ quote – to repeat exact words
▪ allude – to indirectly refer
Pronunciation
cite [saɪt]
The word 'cite' is pronounced with a long 'i' sound, rhyming with 'sight'.
Common phrases and grammar about cite
cite - Common meaning
Verb
to mention, to refer
Part of Speech Changes for "cite"
▪ citation (noun) – a reference to a source in a written work
▪ citational (adjective) – related to citing sources
▪ reincite (verb) – to cite again
Common Expressions with "cite"
▪ cite a source – mention where information comes from
▪ cite an authority – refer to an expert
▪ cite an example – provide an instance
▪ cite a law – refer to a specific regulation
Important examples of cite in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, cite is often used to refer to mentioning sources or authorities.
Example of a confusing word: site (location)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a verb, cite requires an object, usually a source or example, in TOEIC grammar questions.
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Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
cite a source
'mention where information comes from', used in writing and reports.
cite your right
means 'mention your rights', used in legal contexts.
Differences between similar words and cite
cite
,
mention
differences
cite is used to formally refer to sources or authorities, while mention is more informal and general.
cite
,
refer
differences
cite is used to formally refer to specific sources, while refer is more general and can imply indirect mention.
Words with the same origin as cite
The origin of cite
The word 'cite' comes from the Latin 'citare', meaning 'to summon or invite'.
Word structure
It has the root 'cit' (summon) and the suffix 'e' (verb), so cite means 'to summon or invite'.
Words with the same origin
The root of cite is 'cit' (summon). Words with the same root include 'citation', 'incite', 'excite', and 'recite'.
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