- Citing
- 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. [1913 Webster]
Cited by finger of God. --De Quincey. [1913 Webster]
2. To urge; to enjoin. [R.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
3. To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another. [1913 Webster]
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
4. To refer to or specify, as for support, proof, illustration, or confirmation. [1913 Webster]
The imperfections which you have cited. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
5. To bespeak; to indicate. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
Aged honor cites a virtuous youth. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
6. (Law) To notify of a proceeding in court. --Abbot
Syn: To quote; mention, name; refer to; adduce; select; call; summon. See {Quote}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
