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Cite \Cite\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cited}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Citing}] [F. citer, fr. L. citare, intens. of cire,
ci[=e]re, to put in motion, to excite; akin to Gr.? to go,
Skr. ? to sharpen.]
1. To call upon officially or authoritatively to appear, as
before a court; to summon.
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The cited dead,
Of all past ages, to the general doom
Shall hasten. --Milton.
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Cited by finger of God. --De Quincey.
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2. To urge; to enjoin. [R.] --Shak.
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3. To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the
words of another.
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The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
--Shak.
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4. To refer to or specify, as for support, proof,
illustration, or confirmation.
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The imperfections which you have cited. --Shak.
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5. To bespeak; to indicate. [Obs.]
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Aged honor cites a virtuous youth. --Shak.
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6. (Law) To notify of a proceeding in court. --Abbot

Syn: To quote; mention, name; refer to; adduce; select; call;
summon. See {Quote}.
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