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cite (sīt)

transitive verb cited, 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

noun

Informal citation (sense )

cite Related Forms

cit·able adjective or cite·able

cite Synonyms

cite

v.

  1. To summon

    call, arraign, order, subpoena; see summon 1.

  2. To refer to as authority

    quote, mention, refer to, allude to, appeal to, repeat, point out, point up, enumerate, tell, cite an instance, quote chapter and verse, number, recount, recite, rehearse, illustrate with, excerpt, indicate, give as example, extract, exemplify, call to witness, evidence, commend; see also mention, praise 1, refer 2.

    Antonyms ignore, neglect*, distrust.

cite Law Definition

v

To bring forward, provide, or refer to as authority, illustration, precedent, proof, or support.

n

A citation to a statute, judicial decision, treatise, or other legal authority.

cite Usage Examples

Object

  • exemption: In refusing to provide the information the Cabinet Office cited Exemptions 2, 7, 9 and 12 of the Code.
  • example: Neil Postman cites another example which is perhaps more closely related to our discussion.
  • reference: The method of citing these references is given below.
  • source: They could then present their findings citing the sources they were able to draw upon.
  • passage: In our terms, some of the Old Testament passages cited are clearly taken out of context.
  • article: Here are two of the relevant paragraphs from the cited article.

Preposition: as

  • reason: Pressure of work and the availability of a wider range of holidays are cited as the main reasons for holidaying alone.
  • example: For example, bullying is cited as an example of a problem to be addressed by the Commissioner.
  • evidence: However, this is not necessarily a bad thing because VAT registration is often cited as further evidence of self employment.
  • barrier: Health and safety legislation was also cited as a barrier to employing women in certain jobs.
  • influence: He was encouraged and tutored throughout his school career by local head-teacher and singer Kenny Mackenzie whom James cites as a major influence.
  • factor: Car emissions are cited as a major factor that contributes to global warming.

Modifying Another Word

  • frequently: This will be a frequently cited source of knowledge in the field.
  • commonly: The most commonly cited reason for retention problems was a perceived lack of career progression.
  • therein: All other trade marks, product names and company names or logos cited therein are the property of their respective owners.
  • often: The benefits that people often cite for CSS are actually down to the HTML.

Preposition: in

  • footnote: See " Lesson of Iraq's Mass Murder " cited in footnote 46.
  • bibliography: Book recommendations - I have most of the tomes cited in the bibliographies and am anxious to add to the pile.
  • text: References: References should be cited in the text of the paper.
  • article: These partners have been cited individually in the article.

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