Synonyms for cite

Other words for “cite”, grouped by meaning.

We found 15 synonyms for “cite”. The most common are citation, acknowledgment, credit, reference, mention.

noun a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

verb make reference to

verb commend

Synonymsmention

verb refer to

Synonymsreference

verb repeat a passage from

Synonymsquote

verb refer to for illustration or proof

Synonymsquote

verb advance evidence for

Synonymsadduceabduce

verb call in an official matter, such as to attend court

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University