acknowledge vs cite

cite vs acknowledge

acknowledge is not a noun while cite is a noun.

acknowledge and cite both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
acknowledge	No	No	Yes	No
cite	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, cite is a hyponym of acknowledge; that is, cite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than acknowledge:

acknowledge: express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
cite: commend

Other hyponyms of acknowledge include mention.

acknowledge (noun)	cite (noun)
	a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

acknowledge (verb)	cite (verb)
accept as legally binding and valid	make reference to
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority	commend
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of	repeat a passage from
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for	refer to for illustration or proof
report the receipt of	advance evidence for
express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with	call in an official matter, such as to attend court
	refer to

Difference between acknowledge and cite

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