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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
In particular, you cite deep tech, digital health and personalised healthcare.
Even Germany, an oft-cited example of coronavirus response excellence in Europe, has slowly seen its daily case count edge up, with nearly 2,000 infections — a doubling from August 1.
On Thursday, Crown Publisher David Drake cited the scale of Obama’s ambition to write a book that captures the experiences of being president and offers an inspiring story for young people.
So the government had tried to delay the implementation of LGPD until May next year, citing reasons such as businesses not being able to prepare for the law during the pandemic.
Privacy was the reason cited by Google but advertisers quickly called the motives into question and complained about the loss of transparency into a large amount of ad spend.
The advisor would cite reasonable-sounding sources like haltabuse.org and the FBI.
They also used the powers of their separate agencies to cite waste haulers for spilling sludge along roadways.
The forums and message boards all cite “waking up to loose strands on your pillow” as a real indicator of significant hair loss.
Still fewer cite “personal reasons,” “moving in with a partner,” and a “growing family.”
People, alas, continue to cite it as if it had some validity in either fact or theory.
"'Cite can do it as well as I; it is really her business," she explained to Edna, who apologized for interrupting her.
We might cite the initials of many more of those who found themselves, not without some mutual surprise, side by side in one room.
Instead of selecting general examples of ape actions, we may cite some of the doings of this intelligent creature.
You cite the case of some who are admirable tea-party oracles, but who cannot utter half a dozen sentences in the tribune.
I could cite a hundred examples of the astounding spirit that such men displayed.
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