Definition: 1. To mention something as a reason. 2. Quote as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement. 3. A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage.
Use 'cite' in a sentence:
1. We can cite important and inspiring achievements, and the list can go on.
2. His position does not empower him to cite our views without consultation.
3. And citing the examples I gave above, it's a doctrine with which I absolutely and completely disagree.
4. They want to be able to quote, cite and reference earlier works because this is fundamental to all critical discourse.
5. What evidence do you have or examples can you cite that would back up that statement?
6. Can you cite another case like this one?
7. We can cite important and inspiring achievements, and the list can go on.
8. It would be an endless task to cite such living examples.
9. Many authors cite colleagues, bosses and mentors out of courtesy or supplication rather than because such citations are strictly required.
10. I can cite quite a few instances to illustrate.
11. He just checked the cites and published the opinions unchanged.
12. The next time you hear someone cite these percentages, listen with a careful ear, for faulty analyses abound.
13. Spain was cited as the most popular holiday destination.
14. Besides, one should not be citing historical examples.
15. The report also cited a similar incident in Shanghai.
