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cite

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[ sahyt ]

verb (used with object)

cited, citing.
  1. to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority:

    He cited the Constitution in his defense.

  2. to mention in support, proof, or confirmation; refer to as an example:

    He cited many instances of abuse of power.

  3. to summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court.
  4. to call to mind; recall:

    citing my gratitude to him.

  5. Military. to mention (a soldier, unit, etc.) in orders, as for gallantry.
  6. to commend, as for outstanding service, hard work, or devotion to duty.
  7. to summon or call; rouse to action.


cite

2

[ sahyt ]

cite

/ ɪ /

verb

  1. to quote or refer to (a passage, book, or author) in substantiation as an authority, proof, or example
  2. to mention or commend (a soldier, etc) for outstanding bravery or meritorious action
  3. to summon to appear before a court of law
  4. to enumerate

    he cited the king's virtues

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Derived Forms

  • ˈٱ, noun
  • ˈٲ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of cite1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin “to hurry, set in motion, summon before a court,” frequentative of ŧ “to move, set in motion”

Origin of cite2

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; by shortening
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of cite1

C15: from Old French citer to summon, from Latin to rouse, from citus quick, from ŧ to excite
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Meta declined to comment, but its annual report cites the possibility that tariffs or a trade dispute could result in a drop of its China-based ad revenue.

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Finance chief Matthew Friend has also cited tariffs as an example of developments that were affecting consumer confidence.

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"The post-election protest process preserves the fundamental right to vote in free elections 'on equal terms,'" the judges wrote in the opinion, citing legal precedent.

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The authors of the Communications Earth and Environment paper cite, for example, research showing hydrochloric acid emitted from solid rocket launches killing fish after it leached into nearby water.

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AFP, citing Mr Dhaliwal, said Mr Polyakov blew a whistle off the shore of the island in a bid to attract the attention of the tribe for about an hour.

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