Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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cite | Yes | No | Yes | No |
speak of the devil | No | No | Yes | No |
cite (noun) | speak of the devil (noun) |
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a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage |
cite (verb) | speak of the devil (verb) |
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make reference to | mention someone's name who just then appears |
commend | |
repeat a passage from | |
refer to for illustration or proof | |
advance evidence for | |
call in an official matter, such as to attend court | |
refer to |