cite v
1. make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention" [syn: mention, advert, bring up, name, refer]
2. commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements" [syn: mention]
3. refer to; "he referenced his colleagues' work" [syn: reference]
4. repeat a passage from; "He quoted the Bible to her" [syn: quote]
5. refer to for illustration or proof; "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior" [syn: quote]
6. advance evidence for [syn: adduce, abduce]
7. call in an official matter, such as to attend court [syn: summon, summons]

Cite \Cite\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cited; p. pr. & vb. n. Citing] [F. citer, fr. L. citare, intens. of cire, ci[=e]re, to put in motion, to excite; akin to Gr.? to go, Skr. ? to sharpen.]
1. 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.
2. To urge; to enjoin. [R.] --Shak.
3. To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. --Shak.
4. To refer to or specify, as for support, proof, illustration, or confirmation. The imperfections which you have cited. --Shak.
5. To bespeak; to indicate. [Obs.] Aged honor cites a virtuous youth. --Shak.
6. (Law) To notify of a proceeding in court. --Abbot Syn: To quote; mention, name; refer to; adduce; select; call; summon. See Quote.

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