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cite vs refer

refer vs cite

cite is a noun but refer is not a noun.

cite and refer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cite Yes No Yes No
refer No No Yes No
As verbs, cite and refer are synonyms defined as:
  • cite and refer: make reference to
Other synonyms of cite include advert, bring up, mention, name.
As verbs, refer is a hypernym of cite; that is, refer is a word with a broader meaning than cite:
  • cite: refer to for illustration or proof
  • refer: make reference to
Other hypernyms of cite include advert, bring up, cite, mention, name.
cite (noun) refer (noun)
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
cite (verb) refer (verb)
make reference to think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
commend have as a meaning
repeat a passage from make reference to
refer to for illustration or proof use a name to designate
advance evidence for seek information from
call in an official matter, such as to attend court send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
refer to be relevant to
Difference between cite and refer

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