295+ Words that rhyme with cite

Cite is a 1-syllable word with 295 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bight, quite, smite. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of cite

noun
  1. a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"
verb
  1. make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
  2. commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"

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Examples of "cite" in lyrics

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  • "The pathetic get it for trying to cite"
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  • "how to add a donation cite"
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  • "make a donation cite"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

bight
a loop in a rope a bend or curve (especially in a coastline) a broad bay formed by an indentation in the shoreline
blight
a state or condition being blighted any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting cause to suffer a blight
quite
to a degree (not used with a negative); "quite tasty"; "quite soon"; "quite ill"; "quite rich" to the greatest extent
smite
inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon affect suddenly with deep feeling
trite
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; "bromidic sermons"; "his remarks were trite and commonplace

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "cite" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bight, quite, smite create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with cite?
Words that rhyme with cite include: bight, quite, smite, trite, blight, bright, excite, flight, fright, incite, and 285 more.
How many syllables does cite have?
Cite has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with cite?
There are 295 words that rhyme with cite: 295 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for cite in a song?
The strongest rhymes for cite in songwriting are bight, quite, smite. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with cite?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with cite include bight, quite, smite, trite, blight. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bight, quite; 1-syllable: excite, incite; 2-syllable: overnight, overwrite. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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