Verb:
- To quote as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement.
- To mention formally in commendation or praise.
- To summon someone to appear in a court of law.
Prepositions:
- “For” (cite for an action)
- “As” (cite as evidence)
Collocations:
- Cite an example, cite a source, cite a reference, cited for bravery.
Example Sentences:
- The professor asked the students to cite their sources.
- He was cited for his outstanding contribution to the project.
- She cited several studies to support her argument.
- The lawyer cited a previous case as precedent.
- He was cited for speeding by the police.
- The article did not properly cite the original research.
- She cited a passage from the book in her essay.
- They cited the need for more data before making a decision.
- The report cites evidence of climate change.
- He was cited as an expert in the field.
- The mayor cited the city’s economic growth in her speech.
- She was cited for her bravery during the rescue.
- The judge cited the defendant for contempt of court.
- The research paper cites multiple sources.
- He was cited for his role in the community project.
- She cited her experience as a reason for her confidence.
- The police officer cited the driver for running a red light.
- The study was widely cited in academic circles.
- The article cites several experts in the field.
- She was cited for her achievements in science.
- He cited the lack of evidence as a reason for the dismissal.
- The lawyer cited a legal precedent to support his case.
- The teacher asked the students to cite examples from the text.
- She cited her personal experience in the debate.
- The officer cited the man for jaywalking.
- The author cited numerous historical sources.
- The research was frequently cited by other scholars.
- The report cites declining enrollment as a concern.
- He was cited for his innovative approach to the problem.
- She cited a famous quote in her speech.
- The court cited him for failing to appear.
- The paper cites recent developments in the field.
- He cited his qualifications during the job interview.
- The scientist was cited for her groundbreaking research.
- She cited the weather as a reason for the delay.
- The article cites statistics from a government report.
- He was cited as an authority on the subject.
- The witness was cited for perjury.
- The document cites several key points of evidence.
- She cited her mentor as a major influence.
- The police cited the partygoers for noise violations.
- The study cites various sources to support its claims.
- He was cited for his leadership in the organization.
- The officer cited the suspect for disorderly conduct.
- She cited a well-known author in her paper.
- The judge cited the witness for contempt.
- The journalist cited confidential sources in the article.
- The report cites increased traffic as a problem.
- He cited the need for better communication.
- The teacher cited the student for excellent participation.