Cite (Verb)
Meaning 1
Commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 2
Refer to; "he referenced his colleagues' work".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 3
Call in an official matter, such as to attend court.
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Repeat a passage from; "He quoted the Bible to her".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 5
Advance evidence for.
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 6
Refer to for illustration or proof; "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 7
Make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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- Cross-refer
- Cite
- Raise
- Appeal
- Touch On
- Remember
- Namedrop
- Speak Of The Devil
- Dredge Up
- Invoke
- Quote
- Commend
- Drag Up
- Bring Up