cite
Translation
to cite, to quote, to mention, to summon
Examples
Please cite your sources in the essay.
Please cite your sources in the essay.
He was cited for his bravery.
He was cited for his bravery.
The driver was cited for speeding.
The driver was cited for speeding.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to quote or mention (sth.) as evidence. Please cite your sources in the essay.
((sb.)) ((for sth.)) to praise (sb.) for (sth.). He was cited for his bravery.
((sb.)) ((for sth.)) to issue a legal notice to (sb.). The driver was cited for speeding.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quote, reference, mention
Etymology
From Latin 'citare', meaning 'to summon, to call'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'citing' a source as bringing it to 'sight' for the reader.