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Synonyms
cite (sīt)

[Middle English citen, to summon, from Old French citer, from Latin citāre.]

transitive verb: cit·ed, cit·ing, cites. 

  1. To quote as an authority or example.
  2. To mention or bring forward as support, illustration, or proof: cited several instances of insubordinate behavior.
    1. To commend officially for meritorious action in military service.
    2. To honor formally.
  4. To summon before a court of law.

derivatives

cit́a·ble
adjective