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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
Derived Forms
- ˈciter, noun
- ˈcitable, adjective
Other Words From
- cit·a·ble cite·a·ble adjective
- cit·er noun
- non·cit·a·ble adjective
- non·cite·a·ble adjective
- un·cit·a·ble adjective
- un·cite·a·ble adjective
- un·cit·ed adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of cite1
Origin of cite2
Word History and Origins
Origin of cite1
Example Sentences
Mia le Roux who was set to represent South Africa at the Miss Universe finals this weekend in Mexico has pulled out of the competition, organisers have announced, citing health concerns.
A federal judge granted a requested delay in January 6 defendant William Pope’s criminal trial on Thursday, citing the “real possibility” that a pardon from Donald Trump would render the proceedings moot.
She said her online political posts were cited as the reason for her firing.
Dolours asks, citing Gandhi and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., when her father mocks sit-ins and marches.
And the groups gained a certain legitimacy — they were cited hundreds of times by six of the largest U.S. news outlets, including The New York Times.
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