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refer vs cite

cite vs refer

refer is not a noun while cite is a noun.

refer and cite both are verbs.

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

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