cite Synonyms
Another word for cite
• verb (Context 1)
To quote or refer to a passage, book, or author as evidence or justification for an argument or statement.
"The historian made sure to quote several primary documents to support her thesis."
• verb (Context 2)
To officially summon someone to appear in a court of law or issue a formal notice of a violation.
"The inspector decided to summon the restaurant owner for multiple health code violations."
• verb (Context 3)
To praise or commend someone publicly in an official report, especially for a courageous or meritorious act.
"The firefighter was cited by the city council for extraordinary bravery during the rescue."
• noun (Context 4)
An informal or shortened term for a citation or reference to a source.
"Please make sure to include a proper citation for every legal precedent mentioned in your brief."
Opposites of cite
The opposite of cite shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: