cite Definition

cite
verb cited, citing

1. To quote (a book, its author or a passage from it) as an example or proof.

Thesaurus: quote, mention, refer to, allude to, excerpt.
2. To mention as an example or illustration.

Thesaurus: quote, mention, refer to, allude to, illustrate, evidence, adduce.
3a. law.
To summon someone to appear in court;
Thesaurus: summon, call, arraign, order.
3b. law.
To name someone as being involved in a case.
4. To mention someone in an official report by way of commendation.

Example: cited for bravery

Derivative: citable
adj

Etymology: 15c: from French citer to summon.