cite

To cite means to tell someone they must appear in court. (verb)

An example of to cite is for a policeman to give someone a speeding ticket.

To cite means to show your source of information. (verb)

An example of to cite is the use a footnote to show the source of a quote.

To cite means to bring someone’s attention to a fact when making a point or giving an example. (verb)

An example of to cite is to remind someone of the bad weather when talking about a team losing a game.

See cite in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb cited, citing

noun

Informal citation (sense )

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See cite in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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transitive verb cit·ed, cit·ing, cites

To quote as an authority or example.
To mention or bring forward as support, illustration, or proof: cited several instances of insubordinate behavior.
a. To commend officially for meritorious action in military service.
b. To honor formally.
To summon before a court of law.

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