cite
1to 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.
Origin of cite
1word story For cite
Citāre is a frequentative verb from the simple verb ciēre “to move, call, rouse, excite, provoke (disturbances, war), call upon.” Ciēre derives from a variant stem of the Proto-Indo-European root kēi- “to set in motion, be in motion.” The Greek verb kíein “to start moving” (used only in poetry) is from the same variant.
Kī-n, another (suffixed) variant of kēi-, is the root of the Greek verb kineîn “to move, shake, drive, drive away,” with the derivative nouns kínēsis and kínēma. In English, kinesis is a term used in physiology for the movement of an organism in response to a stimulus, such as light; the English noun cinema is an expensive word for movie or movies or the movies.
Other words from cite
- 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
Words that may be confused with cite
Other definitions for cite (2 of 2)
Origin of cite
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How to use cite in a sentence
The investigation, cited by the lawmakers who introduced the legislation, also found that school employees sometimes physically restrained children not because there was an emergency but out of frustration or as punishment.
National Ban on School Use of Seclusion and Restraint of Students Introduced in Congress | by Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica and Jennifer Smith Richards, Chicago Tribune | November 19, 2020 | ProPublicaTwo outgoing supervisors, on the other hand, cited privacy concerns for their decision to keep the case going.
Morning Report: County Digs in to Keep COVID Data Private | Voice of San Diego | November 19, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoIn that case, the state was refusing to release records on similar grounds as Boeing is refusing to now, citing its role as party to an NTSB investigation.
The Boeing 737 MAX Is Cleared to Fly. Families of People Who Died on the Planes Wait for Answers. | by Alec MacGillis | November 19, 2020 | ProPublicaSupervisor Jim Desmond declined to comment, citing the appeal being in closed session.
County Officials Dig in to Keep COVID-19 Info Private | Sara Libby and Jared Whitlock | November 19, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoSo a lot of these studies and I’m not familiar on the one you cited, are actually broader than Twitter.
EmTech Stage: Twitter’s CTO on misinformation | Tate Ryan-Mosley | November 18, 2020 | MIT Technology Review
Earlier in the year, TMZ alleged, citing a police report, that a hotel room spat between the two left Nicki with a busted lip.
Nicki Minaj Bares Her Own Vulnerability on ‘The Pinkprint’ | Rawiya Kameir | December 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe alleged plan was first reported in the British publication Express, citing anonymous security sources.
When the day of the meeting came, Jenkins showed up, but Rahall did not, and sent his campaign manager, citing a “conflict”.
The agency did not answer questions about whether either happened with Spinal Solutions, citing an ongoing investigation.
Patients Screwed in Spine Surgery ‘Scam’ | The Center for Investigative Reporting | November 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOregon led the country with over seven percent of its Kindergarteners citing a non-medical reason for their noncompliance.
Mississippi: Last In Everything, First In Vaccinations | Brandy Zadrozny | October 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAaron ben Elijah answers these questions by citing the following parallel.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac HusikYet the teacher is conscious only of citing the mechanical rule, and believes this to cover the entire instruction.
The Psychology of Singing | David C. TaylorProklus adopts the distinction between divine and human names, citing the authority of Plato in Kratylus.
In the seventeenth century this was an altogether regular way of citing an Italian title.
A History of Bibliographies of Bibliographies | Archer TaylorIn a few instances Labb gives additional information about the subject of the book that he is citing.
A History of Bibliographies of Bibliographies | Archer Taylor
British Dictionary definitions for cite
/ (saɪt) /
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
Origin of cite
1Derived forms of cite
- citable or citeable, adjective
- citer, noun
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