cite

cite

verb \ˈsīt\

cit·edcit·ing

Definition of CITE

transitive verb

1

: to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)

2

: to quote by way of example, authority, or proof <cites several noteworthy authors>

3

a : to refer to; especially : to mention formally in commendation or praise b : to name in a citation

4

: to bring forward or call to another's attention especially as an example, proof, or precedent <cited the weather as a reason for canceling the picnic>

— cit·able \ˈsī-tə-bəl\ adjective

Examples of CITE

1. The article cites several experts on the subject.
2. The museum had often been cited as an example of successful fund-raising.
3. He cited evidence suggesting she was in the area when the crime was committed.
4. She was cited for reckless driving.

Origin of CITE

Middle English, from Anglo-French citer to cite, summon, from Latin citare to put in motion, rouse, summon, from frequentative of ciēre to stir, move — more at -kinesis

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to CITE

Synonyms: adduce, quote, instance, mention

Related Words: exemplify, represent; advert (to), illustrate, instance, name, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon); bear out, corroborate, document, substantiate, validate; reference, source

Near Antonyms: disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

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Rhymes with CITE

bight, bite, blight, bright, byte, dight, dite, fight, flight, fright, height, hight, kite, knight, krait, kyte, light, lite, might, mite, night, plight, quite, right, rite, sight, site, sleight, slight, smite, spite, sprite, tight, trite, white, wight, wite, wright, write