Citare
Example: Durante la riunione ho dovuto citare diverse fonti autorevoli.
Definition
"Citare" means to mention or refer to a source, authority, or example, especially in speech or writing, to support a statement or argument. For example, during a meeting, one might "citare" several authoritative sources to strengthen their point.
Etymology
The word "citare" comes from the Latin verb 'citare', which means 'to summon' or 'to call'. Originally, it referred to calling someone to appear, but over time it evolved to mean 'to quote' or 'to refer to' in a discussion or text. Did you know that "citare" shares a root with the English word 'cite'?
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