cite

cite [saıt] v [T] formal

[Date: 1400-1500; : French; Origin: citer, from Latin citare 'to cause to move, excite, order to come']

1.) to mention something as an example, especially one that supports, proves, or explains an idea or situation

▪ The judge cited a 1956 Supreme Court ruling in her decision.

cite sth as sth

▪ Several factors have been cited as the cause of the unrest.

2.) to give the exact words of something that has been written, especially in order to support an opinion or prove an idea

= ↑quote

▪ The passage cited above is from a Robert Frost poem.

3.) to order someone to appear before a court of law

cite sb for sth

▪ Two managers had been cited for similar infractions.

4.) BrE to mention someone by name in a court case

▪ Sue was cited in the divorce proceedings.

5.) to mention someone because they deserve praise

cite sb (for sth)

▪ Garcia was cited for her work with disabled children.