cite Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
acknowledgment; reference; mention; citation; credit; quotation.
- 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 make reference to
name; bring up; advert; mention; refer.
- His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
verb commend
mention.
- he was cited for his outstanding achievements
verb refer to
reference.
- he referenced his colleagues' work
verb repeat a passage from
quote.
- He quoted the Bible to her
verb refer to for illustration or proof
quote.
- He said he could quote several instances of this behavior
verb advance evidence for
adduce; abduce.
verb call in an official matter, such as to attend court
summons; summon.

F. citer, fr. L. citare, intens. of cire, ciere, to put in motion, to excite; akin to Gr. to go, Skr. to sharpen.

imperfect & past participle Cited; present participle & verbal noun Citing

To call upon officially or authoritatively to appear, as before a court; to summon.
The cited dead, Of all past ages, to the general doom Shall hasten. Milton.

Cited by finger of God. De Quincey.
To urge; to enjoin. R. Shak.
To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. Shak.
To refer to or specify, as for support, proof, illustration, or confirmation.
The imperfections which you have cited. Shak.
To bespeak; to indicate. Obs.
Aged honor cites a virtuous youth. Shak.
(Law) To notify of a proceeding in court. Abbot Syn. -- To quote; mention, name; refer to; adduce; select; call; summon. See Quote.