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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary cite \\ˈsīt\\ transitive verb ( cit·ed ; cit·ing) ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Anglo-French citer to cite, summon, from Latin citare to put in motion, rouse, summon, from frequentative of ciēre to stir, move — more at -kinesis
DATE 15th century
1. to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)2. to quote by way of example, authority, or proof cites several noteworthy authors3. a. to refer to; especially : to mention formally in commendation or praise b. to name in a citation4. to bring forward or call to another's attention especially as an example, proof, or precedent cited the weather as a reason for canceling the picnicSynonyms: see summon • cit·able \\ˈsī-tə-bəl\\ adjective
cite late 15 c., from O.Fr
http://O.Fr . citer "to summon," from L. citare "to cause to move, arouse, summon, urge, call," freq. of ciere "to move, set in motion, stir, rouse, call, invite" from PIE base *kei- "to move to and fro" ( cf.Skt. cyavate "stirs himself, goes;" Gk. kinein "to move," kinymai "move myself;" Goth. haitan "call, be called;" O.E. hatan "command, call"). Sense of "calling forth a passage of writing" is first attested 1530s.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of Englishcite
verb ADV. above, already, earlier, previously This is similar to the example cited above. | commonly, frequently, often The most commonly cited reasons for stopping the treatment were lack of efficacy and side effects. | widely PREP. as He cited the fall in unemployment as one of the government's successes. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 citecite / sait / verb[VN] ( formal) 1. ~ sth (as sth) to mention sth as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying 提及(原因)；举出(示例)；列举: He cited his heavy workload as the reason for his breakdown. 他提到繁重的工作负荷是导致他累垮的原因。 ⇨ note at mention 2. to speak or write the exact words from a book, an author, etc. 引用；引述；援引 SYN quote 3. (law 律) to order sb to appear in court; to name sb officially in a legal case 传唤；传讯: She was cited in the divorce proceedings. 她在离婚诉讼中被传唤。 4. ~ sb (for sth) to mention sb officially or publicly because they deserve special praise 嘉奖；表彰；表扬: He was cited for bravery. 他因表现勇敢而得到嘉奖。
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⇨ accuse (He was cited for contempt of court.) ⇨ quote (she cited a passage) ⇨ mention (He cited the case of Bennett v Ashby.) Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged cite\ˈsīt, usu -īd.+V\ transitive verb( -ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle French citer to cite, summon, from Latin citare to put in motion, summon, from citus quick, from past participle of cire, ciēre to put in motion, excite — more at hight 1. a. : to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear before a court : summon b. obsolete : to summon to some action : arouse , excite < cite the young desires — William Shenstone >2. : to quote by way of evidence, authority, proof < a list of Biblical phrases cited in a recent volume — J.L.Lowes >3. a. : to bring to mind : recall < citing praise > < cite his virtuous life > : refer to : know < these irregulars, cited as the duke's scouts > b. : to name formally, typically in commendation or praise < cited by the trustees for his work in public health > c. : to name in a citation 4. : to bring forward, mention, call to another's attention especially as an example, proof, or precedent < one could cite other examples without number — B.N.Cardozo >5. [Spanish citar, from Latin citare] of a bullfighter : to challenge or provoke (a bull) especially by a movement of the cape Synonyms: advance , adduce , allege : cite indicates bringing forward as relevant, cogent, and specific in an argument, inquiry, or discussion < many works also have been the product of extensive consultation …, Child's English and Scottish Ballads, to cite … one of the very great monuments — F.N.Robinson > < Columbus had also some objective evidence to cite — G.C.Sellery > advance stresses the notion of bringing forward for or as if for consideration, discussion, analysis without implications about its validity < once or twice psychoanalysts have advanced that idea to me as a theoretical possibility — Bernard De Voto > < the story may well be regarded as untrue, as it was not advanced until six centuries after Amr's death — Encyc. Americana > adduce is close to cite in its suggestions about bringing forth as evidence; it may lack some of the specific suggestion of the latter < the old arguments from miracle and prophecy are now seldom adduced — W.R.Inge > < numerous examples to the contrary might be adduced from the history of the Catholic church or of the socialist movement — M.R.Cohen > allege may indicate bringing forward and stating or affirming without proving < younger scholars nevertheless can allege a very strong point on their side and win at least a debater's victory — Howard M. Jones > allege may stress doubt about an assertion and convey a warning and a disclaimer of responsibility for the truth of whatever is under discussion < the presence, real or alleged, of some hostile group — John Dewey >Synonym: see in addition quote .
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