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Meaning of cite in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /saɪt/

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  1. 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. 2. commend

    Examples

    • « he was cited for his outstanding achievements »
  3. 3. refer to

    Examples

    • « he referenced his colleagues' work »
  4. 4. repeat a passage from

    Examples

    • « He quoted the Bible to her »
  5. 5. refer to for illustration or proof

    Examples

    • « He said he could quote several instances of this behavior »
  6. 6. advance evidence for
  7. 7. call in an official matter, such as to attend court

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