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cite vs prove

prove vs cite

cite is a noun but prove is not a noun.

cite and prove both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cite Yes No Yes No
prove No No Yes No
As verbs, prove is a hypernym of cite; that is, prove is a word with a broader meaning than cite:
  • cite: advance evidence for
  • prove: provide evidence for
Other hypernyms of cite include bear witness, evidence, show, testify.
cite (noun) prove (noun)
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
cite (verb) prove (verb)
make reference to establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
commend obtain probate of
repeat a passage from prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
refer to for illustration or proof provide evidence for
advance evidence for take a trial impression of
call in an official matter, such as to attend court cause to puff up with a leaven
refer to increase in volume
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
be shown or be found to be
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