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To make, or to have made, a claim
To quote as an example or reference
“Of course, he had actually read the book five times over and could probably cite its passages from memory if he was asked.”
To reference or use as an example of
“He was asked to cite an incident illustrating how one or more of these symptoms affected performance adversely.”
To reference or speak about something
“They cite approvingly the proliferation of anti-corporate lawsuits and pressure campaigns by community groups and trade unions.”
To summon to appear before a court of law
“May it, therefore, please your lordship to grant warrant to apprehend the said, and to cite him to appear before you to answer to this libel.”
To praise or give recognition to
“All accounts note his adolescent rebelliousness and reckless behavior, his flaunting disregard for the law, while some cite him for heroism.”
To present formally for discussion or consideration
To say as a further remark
To remember or bring back to mind
To show (someone) to be involved in something unsavory or unlawful
To sue or bring action against in court
To be, or serves as, a typical example or representation of
To talk about something frequently, especially while lacking knowledge on the subject
To take into account
To honor, especially by awarding a medal to
To choose or select
Plural for a short extract from a book or other printed material
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