Cites Meaning in English
word · lemma: cite
ˈsaɪts
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sˈaɪts
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Definition
'Cites' is the third person singular form of 'cite', meaning to mention something as evidence or to refer to an example, article, or law to support a point.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and academic tone; often used in research, legal, or scholarly contexts. Common phrases: 'cites evidence', 'cites a source', 'cites a law'. Not to be confused with 'site' (location) or 'sight' (vision).
Spanish: cita - mencionaPortuguese (BR): cita - mencionaPortuguese (PT): cita - mencionaChinese (Simplified): 引用 - 提及Chinese (Traditional): 引用 - 提及Hindi: उद्धृत करता है - उल्लेख करता हैArabic: يستشهد بـ - يذكرBengali: উল্লেখ করে - উদ্ধৃত করেRussian: ссылается - цитируетJapanese: 引用するVietnamese: trích dẫnKorean: 인용한다Turkish: atıfta bulunur - alıntı yaparUrdu: حوالہ دیتا ہے - ذکر کرتا ہےIndonesian: mengutip
Example Sentences
She cites several studies in her report.
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The article cites new statistics about climate change.
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He cites the law to support his argument.
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Whenever someone asks for proof, she cites research papers.
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This report cites more sources than last year’s.
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The judge often cites past cases when making decisions.
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