cite
verb (used with object)
to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority.
cited
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past participleof cite.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof cite.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
citeverb (used with object)to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority.
Example Sentences
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This week she interviewed Jean Chatzky, who cited retirees’ fear of spending as one reason she wrote her new book, “The Forever Paycheck.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
The board also cited Exposition Park’s accessibility and its established cultural community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
However, this was later struck down by the Supreme Court who cited a miscalculation that increased the value of the couple's assets.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Dr. Cody Dunne, who led one of the studies among the 22 cited by LifeVac, said more studies are needed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Prior to the Clutter mystery, the four cases cited were the sum of Dewey’s experience with murder, and measured against the case confronting him, were as squalls preceding a hurricane.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
