cite

Meanings

• verb

  to quote or refer to a source

  - "In her research paper, she correctly cited all her sources."
  - "He failed to cite the original author of the idea."

• noun

  a reference or entry in a bibliography

  - "Make sure all citations in your paper are formatted correctly."
  - "Adding citations to your work gives credit to the original author."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cite
rite , fight , bite , sight

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. cite (English) : a geographical location
   

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Variants

List of all variants of cite that leads to same result
citable , cite , cited , cites , citing

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Forms

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citations, cited, citing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from Old French 'citier' meaning 'to summon, to call to court'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cite' is often used in academic and legal contexts.

2. In some languages, the word for 'cite' is similar to the word for 'book'.

3. The first known use of 'cite' in English was in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. bibliography: A list of all sources cited in a research paper or book.

2. plagiarism: Using someone else's work or ideas without giving proper credit.

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Culture

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In literature, 'cite' is used to acknowledge the sources of information or ideas. In law, it refers to a formal written accusation or a place where a court sits.

How to Memorize "cite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a research paper with citations properly formatted.
   - Visualize yourself adding a new citation to your bibliography.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'cite' with 'quotation' or 'reference'.
   - Connect 'cite' with 'acknowledgement' or 'giving credit'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cite Right' to remember to cite your sources correctly.
   - Create a visual image of a courtroom to remember 'cite' as 'summoning' or 'calling to court'.

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