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Meaning of cite in English
Pronunciation
/saɪt/
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Verb
cite
Etymology
late Middle English (in cite (sense 3 of the verb), originally with reference to a court of ecclesiastical law): from Old French citer, from Latin citare, from ciere, cire‘to call’
Definitions
1.
make reference to
Examples
« His name was mentioned in connection with the invention »
2.
commend
Examples
« he was cited for his outstanding achievements »
3.
refer to
Examples
« he referenced his colleagues' work »
4.
repeat a passage from
Examples
« He quoted the Bible to her »
5.
refer to for illustration or proof
Examples
« He said he could quote several instances of this behavior »
6.
advance evidence for
7.
call in an official matter, such as to attend court