transitive verb cited cit′ed, citing cit′·ing

1. to summon to appear before a court of law
2. to quote (a passage, book, speech, writer, etc.)
3. to refer to or mention as by way of example, proof, or precedent
4. ☆ to mention in a citation (sense )
5. Archaic to stir to action; arouse

Etymology: ME citen < OFr citer, to summon < L citare, to arouse, summon < ciere, to put into motion, rouse < IE base *kei- > Gr kinein, to move, OE hatan, to command

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