verb · academic
cite
/saɪt/CITE
Band 6-7task2task1speaking
to mention something (especially an example or source) as proof or support
Examples
“In Task 2 you should cite studies to support your argument when appropriate.”
“The author cited several recent experiments to back up her claims.”
“Make sure you cite the full reference at the end of your essay.”
Band 8 sentence
“When proposing a novel theory, researchers must cite relevant literature to situate their contribution within the existing body of work.”
Collocations
- cite sources/cite evidence
- cite as evidence
Word family
cites verbcited verbcitation nouncitable adjective
Common mistakes
mention the source→cite the source
cite to→cite
Say it for a higher band
5mention→6refer to→7+cite
Synonyms
refer to
Easily confused
cite vs sight vs site
“The archaeologists returned to the site to gather more evidence.”
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