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cite vs evidence

evidence vs cite

cite and evidence both are nouns.

cite and evidence both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cite Yes No Yes No
evidence Yes No Yes No
As verbs, evidence is a hypernym of cite; that is, evidence is a word with a broader meaning than cite:
  • cite: advance evidence for
  • evidence: provide evidence for
Other hypernyms of cite include bear witness, prove, show, testify.
cite (noun) evidence (noun)
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
(law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
an indication that makes something evident
cite (verb) evidence (verb)
make reference to provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
commend provide evidence for
repeat a passage from give evidence
refer to for illustration or proof
advance evidence for
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
refer to
Difference between cite and evidence

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