Cite and Source

Cite

Cite verb - To give as an example.
Usage example: cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument

Source and cite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Source" instead a verb "Cite".

Nearby Words: citation, citing

Source

Source verb - Get (a product) from another country or business.

Cite and source are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cite" instead a verb "Source".

Both words in one sentence

  • I Know Mortal Kombat Grossman cites to support his findings on video games cite Grossman himself as a primary source.
  • Exactly what killed him is up for debate; most sources cite internal bleeding in the throat/sinuses, while one source claims an assassination.
  • Moral Guardians aka: Moral Guardian For the record, he's also quite fond of citing reports on video game violence that cite him as their primary source.
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