Word
cites
US/ˈsaɪts/
UK/sˈaɪts/
Definitions
01to mention a source
v. to mention a book, a person, or a report as a way to prove that what you are saying is true.
v. to quote or refer to a passage, book, or author as evidence for an argument. Transitive — requires a direct object.
“The student cites several famous scientists in her essay to support her ideas.”
“In his latest publication, the researcher cites over fifty peer-reviewed articles to establish a firm foundation for his controversial hypothesis.”
Academic · Formal
Usage
Commonly used in the third-person singular ('cites') when discussing an author's work.
02to give a reason
v. to give something as a reason or an example for why something happened.
v. to bring forward or adduce as a reason, example, or proof in support of a claim.
“The report cites bad weather as the main cause of the accident.”
“The CEO cites the sudden shift in global market trends as the primary justification for the company's recent restructuring.”
Formal
Usage
Often used in news reporting and formal business contexts.
Real-World Examples
“The author also cites the very rapid growth of Vasundhara Lake as needing close attention.” “It cites Britain's national emergencies ministerm, Angela Eagle, who advises "storing food and water in case of winter power cuts".” Scan code
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