cite
/saɪt/(verb)
AWL Sublist 6CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To quote a passage, book, or author as evidence for or justification of an argument; to mention as an example.
Key Academic Collocations
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citecitationcitationscitedciting
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
quoterefer toinvokementionallude to
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Researchers frequently cite escalating housing costs as the principal driver of millennial flight from major metropolitan cities."
"The survey table highlights the primary motivations cited by consumers for transitioning to plant-based dietary lifestyles."
"The landmark sociological report on intergenerational poverty has been cited in over 4,000 peer-reviewed academic papers."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
'The most frequently cited reason was...' is a superb, high-scoring construction for survey bar charts in Task 1.