Definition of Cite

Verb: cite sIt

Make reference to
"His name was cited in connection with the invention";
- mention, advert, bring up, name, refer
Commend
"he was cited for his outstanding achievements";
- mention
Make a citation to
"he cited his colleagues' work";
- reference
Repeat a passage from
"He cited the Bible to her";
- quote
Refer to for illustration or proof
"He said he could cite several instances of this behaviour";
- quote
Advance evidence for
- adduce, abduce
Call in an official matter, such as to attend court
- summon, summons

Noun: cite sIt

A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
- citation, acknowledgment, credit, reference, mention, quotation