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cited

cite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sahyt]
    • /saɪt/
    • /saɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahyt]
    • /saɪt/

Definitions of cited word

  • verb with object cited to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority: He cited the Constitution in his defense. 1
  • verb with object cited to mention in support, proof, or confirmation; refer to as an example: He cited many instances of abuse of power. 1
  • verb with object cited to summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court. 1
  • verb with object cited to call to mind; recall: citing my gratitude to him. 1
  • verb with object cited Military. to mention (a soldier, unit, etc.) in orders, as for gallantry. 1
  • verb with object cited to commend, as for outstanding service, hard work, or devotion to duty. 1

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Origin of cited

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin citāre to summon before a church court; in Latin, to hurry, set in motion, summon before a court, frequentative of ciēre to move, set in motion

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Cited

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cited popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

cited usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cited

general cited

  • quoted — to repeat (a passage, phrase, etc.) from a book, speech, or the like, as by way of authority, illustration, etc.
  • mentioned — to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.

Antonyms for cited

verb cited

  • concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
  • denied — to withhold something from, or refuse to grant a request of: to deny a beggar.
  • took — simple past tense of take.
  • withheld — to hold back; restrain or check.
  • forgot — a simple past tense and past participle of forget.

verb with object cited

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