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cite
1[sahyt]
verb (used with object)
to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority.
He cited the Constitution in his defense.
to mention in support, proof, or confirmation; refer to as an example.
He cited many instances of abuse of power.
to summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court.
to call to mind; recall.
citing my gratitude to him.
Military., to mention (a soldier, unit, etc.) in orders, as for gallantry.
to commend, as for outstanding service, hard work, or devotion to duty.
to summon or call; rouse to action.
cite
2[sahyt]
noun
cite
/ saɪt /
verb
to quote or refer to (a passage, book, or author) in substantiation as an authority, proof, or example
to mention or commend (a soldier, etc) for outstanding bravery or meritorious action
to summon to appear before a court of law
to enumerate
he cited the king's virtues
Other Word Forms
- citable adjective
- citeable adjective
- citer noun
- noncitable adjective
- nonciteable adjective
- uncitable adjective
- unciteable adjective
- uncited adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of cite1
Origin of cite2
Word History and Origins
Origin of cite1
Example Sentences
The vast majority of cord-cutters cite the high cost of cable, but a preference for streaming comes in second.
Dickinson has cited inspiration from a substantial slate of heavy hitters, Mike Leigh’s “Naked,” Leos Carax’s “The Lovers on the Bridge” and Agnès Varda‘s “Vagabond” — all of which sculpted his approach.
She cited the Gospel of Matthew: “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.”
“Public education is irreplaceable,” he said, citing its commitment to serve every child regardless of their background or circumstance.
The report cited a delay in communicating evacuation orders, which resulted in spontaneous evacuations without structured traffic control, causing people to block routes to the fire, the report said.
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