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   cite

   /sīt/

   verb

   • 1. quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work: "authors who are highly regarded by their peers tend to be cited" Similar quotereproducerefer tomake reference tomentionallude toadduceinstancegive as an examplepoint tospecifynamebring upadvanceinvokedraw attention to
   • ▪ mention as an example: "medics have been cited as a key example of a modern breed of technical expert" Similar refer tomake reference tomentionallude toadduceinstancegive as an examplepoint tospecifynamebring upadvanceinvokedraw attention to
   • ▪ refer to a former tried case as a guide to deciding a comparable case or in support of an argument.
   • 2. praise (someone, typically a member of the armed forces) for a courageous act in an official dispatch: "he has been cited many times for his contributions in the intelligence area" Similar commendpay tribute topraiserecognizegive recognition to
   • 3. summon (someone) to appear in a court of law: "the summons cited four of the defendants" Similar summonsummonsserve with a summonssubpoenaserve with a writcall

   noun

   • 1. a citation. US

   Word Origin late Middle English (in cite (sense 3 of the verb), originally with reference to a court of ecclesiastical law): from Old French citer, from Latin citare, from ciere, cire ‘to call’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. citable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › citeCite Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) 2. : to quote by way of example, authority, or proof. cites several noteworthy authors. 3. a. : to refer to. especially : to mention formally in commendation or praise. She was cited for bravery. b. : to name in a citation.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CITE definition: 1. to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened: 2. to…. Learn more.

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   Cite definition: to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority. See examples of CITE used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCITE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CITE meaning: 1. to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened: 2. to…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCITE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To cite a person means to officially name them in a legal case. To cite a reason or cause means to state it as the official reason for your case.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › citeCite - definition of cite by The Free Dictionary

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   a. To quote or refer to (a book or author, for example) as an authority or example in making an argument. b. Law To refer to (a previous court decision or other legal precedent), as when arguing a case. 2. To mention or bring forward as support, illustration, or proof: cited several instances of insubordinate behavior. 3. a.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › citeCite Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   CITE meaning: 1 : to write or say the words of (a book, author, etc.) quote; 2 : to mention (something) especially as an example or to support an idea or opinion.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncite verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   cite somebody (for something) to mention somebody officially or publicly because they deserve special praise. He was cited for bravery. Definition of cite verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCITE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CITE definition: 1. to mention something as an example or proof of something else: 2. to order someone to go to…. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncite verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    cite (formal) to mention something as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying: She cited her heavy workload as the reason for her breakdown. quote to mention an example of something to support what you are saying: Can you quote me an instance of this happening?