citecite /saɪt/ ●●○ AWL verb [transitive] formal 
Word Origin Examples
The judge cited a 1956 Supreme Court ruling in her decision.cite something as something Several factors have been cited as the cause of the unrest.► see thesaurus at mention2to give the exact words of something that has been written, especially in order to support an opinion or prove an idea SYN quote: The passage cited above is from a Robert Frost poem.3to order someone to appear before a court of law SYN summoncite somebody for something Two managers had been cited for similar infractions.4British English to mention someone by name in a court case: Sue was cited in the divorce proceedings.5to mention someone because they deserve praisecite somebody (for something) Garcia was cited for her work with disabled children.
Word OriginWORD ORIGINcite
Verb TableOrigin:
1400-1500 French citer, from Latin citare ‘to cause to move, excite, order to come’VERB TABLE
cite
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | cite |
| he, she, it | cites | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | cited |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have cited |
| he, she, it | has cited | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had cited |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will cite |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have cited |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am citing |
| he, she, it | is citing | |
| you, we, they | are citing | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was citing |
| you, we, they | were citing | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been citing |
| he, she, it | has been citing | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been citing |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be citing |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been citing |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Britain is often cited as an example of a declining industrial power.
- I can cite several recent racial attacks which prove my point.
- The report contained details of the poison gas and cited examples of accidents involving it.
- Davis cites Bureau of Labor projections: more than 1.25 million jobs in these sectors will be created each year through 2006.
- However Matthew 18:15, cited earlier, tells us that is our responsibility when things are going wrong.
- Many a case can be cited where business strategies of this kind have utterly failed.
- Mosk, though a loyal liberal Democrat, demurred, citing the right of free political association.
- Opponents of missile defense will cite the miss as proof that politics has been driving the development schedule.
THESAURUS► mention
Collocations to talk or write about something or someone, usually quickly and without saying very much or giving details: · Kate had mentioned his name a few times, but I had not met him before.· Jack mentioned that you might be looking for a new job.
► refer to somebody/something to say something about someone or something in a conversation, speech, or piece of writing: · He had earlier referred to difficulties in gathering evidence.· It was not clear which case he was referring to.
► touch on something to briefly mention a subject during a speech, lesson, piece of writing etc: · This problem has already been touched on in Chapter 4.
► bring something up to start to talk about a particular subject during a conversation or meeting: · I didn’t want to bring up the subject of money.· I knew you’d bring that up!
► raise to mention a subject that people should start to discuss or think about. Raise is more formal than bring something up: · He promised to raise the issue with the prime minister.· They raised a number of points.
► broach to mention a subject that may be embarrassing or upsetting, or that may cause an argument: · I was reluctant to broach the subject of payment.
► cite formal to mention something as an example or proof of something else, or as a reason for something: · Hong Kong is often cited as an example of this kind of economic system.
► allude to something formal to mention something in a way that is deliberately not direct: · Many of the ancient Greek poets allude to this myth.
Longman Language Activatorto give an example► give (somebody) an example to mention something as an example in order to explain what you mean, prove you are right etc: · I don't really understand what you mean. Could you give me an example?· I think my theory could be best explained by giving an example from everyday life.· To illustrate his point, he gave the example of the Amazonian tribe that had no contact with civilization.
► cite formal to name a person, situation etc as a typical example of what you are talking about: · I can cite several recent racial attacks which prove my point.· The report contained details of the poison gas and cited examples of accidents involving it.be cited as something: · Britain is often cited as an example of a declining industrial power.
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confirmation hearing, conflict of laws, nounconjugal, adjectiveconsensus ad idem, nounconsent decree, consenting adult, nounconservator, nounconstituted, adjectiveconstitution, nounconstitutional, adjectiveconstitutionality, nouncontempt, nouncontest, verbcontingency fee, contract of insurance, nouncontract of purchase, nouncontract of service, nouncontravene, verbcontravention, nouncontributory negligence, nounconvey, verbconveyance, nounconveyancing, nounconvict, verbconviction, nouncopyright, nounco-respondent, nouncosignatory, nouncounsel, nouncounty court, nouncourthouse, nouncourt-martial, nouncourt-martial, verbCourt of Appeal, nounCourt of Appeals, nouncourt of inquiry, nouncourt of law, nounCourt of Queen's Bench, nouncourt order, nouncourt reporter, nouncourtroom, nouncramdown, nouncriminal, adjectivecriminal injury, criminalize, verbcriminal law, nouncross-examine, verbCrown Court, nouncurfew, nouncustodial, adjectiveD.A., noundata protection, death sentence, noundeath warrant, noundeclaration of association, noundecree, noundecree absolute, noundecree nisi, noundecriminalize, verbdeed, noundeed of conveyance, noundefalcation, noundefend, verbdefendant, noundeficiency judgment, noundeficiency judgment, de jure, adjectivedeposition, noundeputy, nounderivative lease, desertion, noundiminished responsibility, noundiplomatic immunity, noundirectors register, disabled quota, disbar, verbdischarge of contract, noundisclaim, verbdisclaimer, noundiscretionary, adjectivedisinherit, verbdismiss, verbdispense, verbdisposition, noundispossess, verbdissent, noundissolution, noundistrain, verbdistrict attorney, noundistrict court, noundivorce, noundivorce, verbdivorced, adjectivedocket, noundonee, noundouble jeopardy, noundraftsman, noundrink-driving, noundrunk driving, noundue process, nounduress, nouneasement, nounedict, nouneffective, adjectiveeminent domain, nounempower, verbenabling, adjectiveenabling clause, enact, verbendowment, nounenforced, adjectiveenjoin, verbescape clause, escrow, nounescrow agent, estate, nounestoppel, nounevidence, nounexamination, nounexamination-in-chief, nounexamine, verbexculpate, verbexecute, verbexecutor, nounexecutrix, nounexhibit, nounexpectations, nounex post facto law, nounexpropriate, verbextradite, verbextrajudicial, adjectivefair dealing, false representation, nounfee absolute, nounfiduciary, nounfiduciary, adjectivefinding, nounfirm name, nounfixtures and fittings, nounforce majeure, nounforeman, nounforewoman, nounfreeholder, nounfree pardon, nounfrustration of contract, fugitive, nounfugitive, adjectivegagging order, gag order, noungarnishee, verbgarnishee, noungeneral counsel, noungeneral practice, noungive, verbgrand jury, noungrantee, noungrantor, noungreen paper, noungross misconduct, ground rent, nounguarantee, verbguarantor, nounguaranty, nounguillotine, verbguilt, noungun control, nounhabeas corpus, nounHague Rules, nounhear, verbhearing, nounheir, nounheir apparent, nounhereafter, adverbhereditament, nounhereinafter, adverbhereof, adverbhereto, adverbheritable, adjectiveHigh Court, nounHighway Code, nounhirer, nounhuman right, nounimplied term, inadmissible, adjectiveinalienable, adjectiveincriminate, verbindemnify, verbindemnity, nounindict, verbindictable, adjectiveindictment, nounindustrial tribunal, nouninitiative, nouninjunction, nounin loco parentis, adverbinnocence, nouninnocent, adjectiveinoperative, adjectiveinquest, nouninsanity, nouninstruct, verbintellectual property, nounintent, nouninterdict, nouninterlocutory injunction, invoke, verbJane Doe, nounjob quota, joint and several liability, JP, nounjudge, nounjudge, verbjudicial, adjectivejuridical, adjectivejurisdiction, nounjurisprudence, nounjurist, nounjuror, nounjury, nounjury box, nounjury service, nounjustice, nounJustice of the Peace, nounjustifiable homicide, nounjuvenile, adjectivekangaroo court, nounKing's Counsel, nounlaw firm, nounlawyer, nounlease, nounleasehold, adjectiveleaseholder, nounlegatee, nounlegator, nounlessee, nounlessor, nounletters of administration, nounliable, adjectivelicensee, nounlien, nounlienee, nounlienor, nounlimited liability, nounliquidated damages, litigant, nounlitigate, verblitigation, nounlitigator, nounlitigious, adjectiveliving will, nounloophole, nounmagisterial, adjectivemagistracy, nounmagistrate, nounMagistrates' Court, nounmaintenance, nounmajority, nounmalfeasance, nounmalpractice, nounmarriage certificate, nounmarriage licence, nounmarriage lines, nounmaterial, adjectivematerial fact, nounmemorandum, nounmiscarriage of justice, nounmisdirect, verbmisfeasance, nounmisstatement, nounmistrial, nounM'lord, nounM'lud, nounmoiety, nounmonies, nounmoot court, nounmoratorium, nounmovable, nounno-fault, adjectivenolo contendere, nounnonfeasance, nounnon-negotiable, adjectivenotary, nounnuisance, nounnullify, verbnullity, nounoath, nounopen-and-shut case, nounopen verdict, nounoperative mistake, nounordinance, nounoriginating application, originating summons, outlaw, nounout-of-court settlement, nounoyez, interjectionpalimony, nounpanel, nounparalegal, nounpardon, verbpardon, nounparty, nounpass, verbpassage, nounpatent, nounpatent, adjectivepaternity, nounpaternity suit, nounpatrimony, nounpenal code, nounpenalty, nounperformance contract, perjury, nounpersonal injury, personal representative, personalty, nounpetition, nounpetition, verbpetitioner, nounplaintiff, nounplanning permission, nounplea bargaining, nounpleadings, nounpledgee, nounpolice, verbpositive discrimination, nounpower of attorney, nounprecedent, nounprejudice, verbpreservation order, nounpresume, verbprice-fixing, nounprima facie, adjectiveprimary residence, prime tenant, primogeniture, nounprivate law, nounprivileged, adjectiveprivity, nounprobate, nounprobate, verbprobation, nounprobationer, nounprobation officer, nounpro bono, adjectiveprocedural, adjectiveproceeding, nounproceedings, nounprohibit, verbprohibition, nounprohibitive, adjectivepromulgate, verbpronounce, verbproposition, nounproscribe, verbprosecute, verbprosecution, nounprosecutor, nounprotective custody, nounprove, verbprovision, nounprovisional licence, nounproximate cause, nounpublic defender, nounpublic prosecutor, nounpublic service vehicle, punishable, adjectiveQC, nounquarter sessions, nounquash, verbQueen's Counsel, nounreal property, nounrecess, nounrecess, verbrecognition, nounrecognizance, nounrecorder, nounreeve, nounregulation, nounremand, verbremand, nounrepeal, verbrescind, verbrespondent, nounrestoration, nounrestore, verbretainer, nounretrial, nounretroactive, adjectiveretrospective, adjectiveretry, verbreversion, nounrevocation, nounrevoke, verbRex, nounright of appeal, nounroad tax, nounroot of title, royalty payment, rule, verbruling, nounsaid, adjectivesalami slicing, nounSarbanes-Oxley Act, nounscheme of arrangement, nounsentence, nounsentence, verbsequester, verbsession, nounsettlement date, settlement terms, 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nountitle deed, nountitle holder, nountort, nountradename, nounTrading Standards, treasure trove, nountrespass, verbtrespass, nountrial, nountrust for sale, nounultra vires, adjectiveunderwriting power, undue influence, noununlicensed, adjectiveuphold, verbverdict, nounvindicate, verbvisa, nounvoucher, nounward, nounwarrant, nounwhereas, conjunctionwill, nounwill, verbwinding up, nounwitness, nounwitness, verbwitness box, nounwrit, nounwrongful termination,
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► cite an example
Word family (=mention an example)· The report cites the example of Sweden, where there is a complete ban on advertising on children's television.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► above· Lieberman's experiment cited above suggests that acoustic clarity decreases with predictability from context.· Longobardi provides Leibniz with accurate translations or paraphrases of the Analects passages cited above.· The International Law Commission finally accepted the Article in the form cited above.· No respondent generalised on a scale anything like that of the authors cited above.· The theme of discretion has been a particular concern of the author's work cited above.· The observations cited above as constituting problems are only problematic in the light of some theory.· Indeed, some of the individuals cited above would unquestionably find themselves at odds with certain of our conclusions.· It is perhaps not surprising that authors such as those cited above should couch their explanations largely in terms of pharmacological developments.
► also· Cronyism, bribery and dishonesty were also cited.· Opponents also cite the city government as an example of where elected officials have abdicated their power to the appointed staff.· They also cited the piracy issue.· Twenty of the protesters were also cited for resisting arrest.· The panel also cited Wright for accepting gifts and benefits from a Fort Worth developer.· She also cites the tradition of allowing federal law to set the rate.· Nisbett and Cohen also cite experiments they conducted using male students at the University of Michigan.
► earlier· Note the similarity with the techniques cited earlier that are used in other outstanding businesses.· However Matthew 18:15, cited earlier, tells us that is our responsibility when things are going wrong.· It can be explained by citing earlier physical differences; perhaps Jones jogged while Smith smoked.· In addition he records Clovis's concern for the property of the catholic Church, again citing earlier hagiographical texts in support of his case.
► frequently· Futility and anticipation of poor quality of life were the reasons most frequently cited by medical staff.· Long-term unemployment by men and the high cost of child care are among the most frequently cited reasons for the increase.· Companies that change factors or move back to handling their own invoices frequently cite poor quality of service.· Most frequently cited is the work of Margaret Mead, perhaps the paramount genius in her field.· His fellow Black power advocate John Carlos is also frequently cited as a major influence.· A frequently cited study conducted in Los Angeles yielded some interesting results concerning noise and how it disturbs sleep.· For example a maximum glare index of 16 is frequently cited.· Publishers frequently cite this as a reason for not really getting behind the sale, and putting better titles into it.
► often· The great individualists so often cited to show the value of personal freedom have owed their successes to earlier social environments.· Alexander often cites the company, Child Care Inc., in his campaign speeches to emphasize his entrepreneurial skills.· Product champions are almost essential and the role of Alastair Pilkington in the float process is often cited in this respect.· Co., Premium is often cited as a model of how hogs will be raised in the future.· One advantage often cited is the choice of courses offered by private institutions and the individual attention that professors lavish on students.· General deterrence theory is often cited to justify punishments, sometimes in specific cases.· Ministerial accountability to Parliament is often cited as a stumbling block, but it is not insurmountable.
NOUN► argument· Steele v. Williams and Hooper v. Exeter Corporation were cited in argument, but no reference to them appears in the judgments.· And the license was denied, though not on the grounds we cited, because our argument raised constitutional issues.· No cases are referred to in the judgments or were cited in argument.· He regarded the case as governed by Morgan v. Palmer, 2 B. & C. 729, which was cited in argument.· They did, however, cite the arguments of those who did.
► case· A number of similar cases could be cited. 3.· In any case the previously cited figures of 30 or 44 percent represent the maximum picture of monosyllabism for single characters.· In fact, the complainant in the case Samaraweera cites was knowledgeable about court procedure.· A similar case is cited by Ulpian.· The case has been cited as showing the power of intention in trusts, as Iavolenus allows the uncle the estate.
► evidence· The recent death sentence on a high-ranking official is cited as evidence that corruption is at last being taken seriously.· Superficially, this could be cited as evidence of progressive social change.· I am surprised that he did not cite as evidence in support of his case the moral philosophy of his own Monklands District Council.· He cites evidence from the developing nervous system.· Pearl's low dividend yield is cited as evidence.· The State Department has cited these findings as evidence of deliberate attack.· Despite their claim that their argument is supported by historical evidence, Coakley and Hughes do not cite any supporting historical evidence.· Rymer's Edgar is cited as evidence that the critic of tragedy couldn't write one himself.
► example· More difficult to specify is product design though many examples are cited in the literature.· Quite as many examples could be cited in which cutting-off and the decentralization of composition was avoided.· There are many similar examples that could be cited.· One example Luchian cited involves adjustable speed-limit signs on the new highways.· Just a few examples may be cited to highlight this problem.· It is crucial to the story that the practical examples of change cited here were ordered by the federal government.· The same argument applies to the example Gandhi cites of the madman who kills indiscriminately.· There were many more examples we could have cited.
► factor· The length of stay and conditions have been cited as key factors behind a recent surge in violence, escapes and riots.· Drug use and inattention by lawyer Richard Horwitz were cited as factors in that crash.
► law· Mr Hibberd refused, citing state laws that allow a journalist to protect a source.· Family services officials refused Sunday to comment on the incident, citing state confidentiality laws that preclude them from discussing specific cases.· Bell, like Fisher and Clark before him, cites Engel's Law in support of this shift in demand.
► number· Other reasons given for not doing courses were varied and were only cited a small number of times.· They cite numbers and percentages of casualties, they give names of comrades who lost eyesight and limbs.· The environmental groups cite a number of examples of inappropriate use of the funds.
► official· The recent death sentence on a high-ranking official is cited as evidence that corruption is at last being taken seriously.· Center officials cite even more grim statistics.· Hospital officials declined comment, citing a policy against discussing patients.
► passage· Knox J. in his judgment cited a passage from the speech of Lord Wilberforce starting at p. 1025D.· He cited Scripture passages in support of his treatment of me.· He then cited the passage from Story, Equity Jurisprudence and made the comment to which I have already referred.· Clinton cited the passage in his inaugural address and the State of the Union.· One could cite numerous other passages where both terms are employed, but none is plainer than this one.· I need not cite the passage that contains that finding because Sir Stephen Brown P. has already cited it.
► percent· The deficit and unemployment each got top billing from 8 percent; 6 percent cited the economy and 5 percent named drugs.
► problem· The observations cited above as constituting problems are only problematic in the light of some theory.· Even some analysts who have serious reservations about enlargement cite a potential credibility problem if the initiative is halted.· In Kharkov and Poltava lack of fuel was cited as the worst problem of all.· Just a few examples may be cited to highlight this problem.· Kizziar, for one, was against offering public sale of passes, citing the logistics problem.
► reason· The postponement of the conference was cited as a reason for the extension of the transition period.· Long-term unemployment by men and the high cost of child care are among the most frequently cited reasons for the increase.· The software company's propriety was cited as the chief reason for Camelot's initial exclusion from the final bidding round.· His campaign chairman, Vernon Lewis, stepped down at the end of July without citing a reason for his resignation.· They found that 40% of highly cited papers were cited for historical reasons, but 60% were still actively being used.· Death penalty supporters usually cite two reasons, beyond preventing crime, for their position.· For 56 per cent this was down to time constraints, whilst 33 per cent cited cost as the reason.· The fact that it was childless was cited as one reason for its collapse.
► report· Another mistake, the report cited, was the order by then-Vice Adm.
► source· If a phrase is noteworthy then acknowledge the copying with speech marks and cite the source.· It cited sources close to rebel leader Radovan Karadzic.· But he cites his sources, and after a while the sources themselves become part of the excitement.· An industry insider, declining to cite a source, says 1 million scanners were sold in 1995.· However, a detailed version appeared in another newspaper yesterday, which cited banking sources in the City.· Characteristically, he does not cite any source for this assertion.· Brothers Older brothers were cited several times as sources of inspiration and support.
► study· This paper describes Individual and Group Cognitive Therapy with depressed clients and cites two recent outcome studies.· Fox cited another study that reported that the need for information technology workers could reach 750, 000.· One widely cited study has suggested that piano training at age 3 may improve some academic test scores.· For instance, she cited studies that had been extensively discredited methodologically as though they had not been.· Doctors are required to cite a study confirming any medical benefits of the drug and provide a written prescription.· But the task force, citing the Everson study, accepted the recommendation that the reading test be extended fifteen minutes.· A frequently cited study conducted in Los Angeles yielded some interesting results concerning noise and how it disturbs sleep.
WORD FAMILYnouncitationverbcite
1to mention something as an example, especially one that supports, proves, or explains an idea or situation: The judge cited a 1956 Supreme Court ruling in her decision.cite something as something Several factors have been cited as the cause of the unrest.► see thesaurus at mention2to give the exact words of something that has been written, especially in order to support an opinion or prove an idea SYN quote: The passage cited above is from a Robert Frost poem.3to order someone to appear before a court of law SYN summoncite somebody for something Two managers had been cited for similar infractions.4British English to mention someone by name in a court case: Sue was cited in the divorce proceedings.5to mention someone because they deserve praisecite somebody (for something) Garcia was cited for her work with disabled children.