Meaning of 'cite'

noun

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

Synonyms: credit

verb

to call in an official matter, such as to attend court

Synonyms: summons

verb

to advance evidence for

Example: "I cited a bloody glove as proof of the guilt of the suspect."

Synonyms: abduce

verb

to commend

Example: "They were cited for their outstanding achievements."

Synonyms: mention

verb

to repeat a passage from

Synonyms: quote

verb

to refer to for illustration or proof

Synonyms: quote

verb

to make reference to

Example: "You should cite all the authors of the works that you reference."

Synonyms: name

verb

to refer to

Synonyms: reference