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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
- citer noun
- citable adjective
- citeable adjective
- 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 companies cited uncompetitive drug-pricing controls that mean Britain spends far less on medicines than its peers.
The landslide sank a ferry and seriously damaged another passenger vessel that had dozens of people on board, according to a police report cited by the Andina news agency.
Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer said that some critics of Strategy have cited the company’s annual outlays of $779 million to cover dividend and interest payments as a significant threat to the company’s existence.
He said the police report cited Maccabi fans in the Netherlands "pulling down Palestinian flags" on match day, when it was one flag the night before the game.
The official also cited concerns from Gentile that prosecutors had elicited false testimony.
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