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cite vs think of

think of vs cite

cite is a noun but think of is not a noun.

cite and think of both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cite Yes No Yes No
think of No No Yes No
As verbs, think of is a hypernym of cite; that is, think of is a word with a broader meaning than cite:
  • cite: make reference to
  • think of: intend to refer to
Other hypernyms of cite include have in mind, mean.
cite (noun) think of (noun)
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
cite (verb) think of (verb)
make reference to keep in mind for attention or consideration
commend look on as or consider
repeat a passage from intend to refer to
refer to for illustration or proof take into consideration, have in view
advance evidence for choose in one's mind
call in an official matter, such as to attend court devise or invent
refer to
Difference between cite and think of

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