Dictionary Entry
cited
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/ˈsaɪtɪd/Word FrequencyCommon (5.35)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another.
In a Sentence
“The essay uses cited to make the point more precise.”
Published Usage Examples
“By the way, the song is “From A Distance”, although the title cited here is part of the lyric.”
“Louis Wright wrote that "Parts 6 and 7 of Modern Reports were known as 'Modern Cases'; they covered the period 1702-4," but the title cited here seems to fit the inventory description precisely.”
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Origin
From Latin 'citare', meaning 'to summon' or 'to cite'.
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “cited”
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