“Cite” is a verb meaning “to mention” or “to make reference to”:
She cited the Journal of Atmospheric Sciences in her paper.
“Site” is a noun meaning “location”:
Raleigh is the site of the new mine.
“Sight” is both a noun and a verb that refers to seeing:
We sighted the white smoke plumes before we reached the lime mine. It was quite a sight.
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