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[sahyt] Pronunciation Key

–verb (used with object), cit·ed, cit·ing.

1.	to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), esp. as an authority: He cited the Constitution in his defense.

2.	to mention in support, proof, or confirmation; refer to as an example: He cited many instances of abuse of power.

3.	to summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court.

4.	to call to mind; recall: citing my gratitude to him.

5.	Military. to mention (a soldier, unit, etc.) in orders, as for gallantry.

6.	to commend, as for outstanding service, hard work, or devotion to duty.

7.	to summon or call; rouse to action.

[Origin: 1400–50; late ME < LL citāre to summon before a church court; in L, to hurry, set in motion, summon before a court, freq. of ciére to move, set in motion

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—Related forms

cit·a·ble, cite·a·ble, adjective

citer, noun

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cite (sīt) Pronunciation Key
tr.v. cit·ed, cit·ing, cites

To quote as an authority or example.
To mention or bring forward as support, illustration, or proof: cited several instances of insubordinate behavior.
1. To commend officially for meritorious action in military service.
2. To honor formally.
To summon before a court of law.

[Middle English citen, to summon, from Old French citer, from Latin citāre; see kei-² in Indo-European roots.]

cit'a·ble adj.

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