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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024cite1 /saɪt/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], cit•ed, cit•ing. - to quote (a book, author, etc.), esp. as an authority:He cited Einstein's work as proof of this theory.
- to mention in support or argument;
refer to as an example: He cited instances of abuse in the nursing home. - to summon to appear in court:He was cited for contempt of court.
- Militaryto mention (a soldier, etc.) in official dispatches, as for gallantry:He was cited for bravery in Korea.
- to praise, as for outstanding service or devotion to duty:He was cited for his aid to the flood victims.
cite2 /saɪt/USA pronunciation n. - citation (def. 1).
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024cite1 (sīt),USA pronunciation v.t., cit•ed, cit•ing. - to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), esp. as an authority:He cited the Constitution in his defense.
- to mention in support, proof, or confirmation;
refer to as an example:He citedmany instances of abuse of power. - to summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court.
- to call to mind;
recall:citing my gratitude to him. - Militaryto 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.
- Late Latin citāre to summon before a church court; in Latin, to hurry, set in motion, summon before a court, frequentative of ciēre to move, set in motion
- late Middle English 1400–50
cit′a•ble, cite′a•ble, adj. cit′er, n. cite2 (sīt),USA pronunciation n. - citation (defs. 7, 8).
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: cite /saɪt/ vb (transitive)- 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
Etymology: 15th Century: from Old French citer to summon, from Latin citāre to rouse, from citus quick, from ciēre to exciteˈcitable, ˈciteable adj |