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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. The cited dead, Of all past ages, to the general doom Shall hasten. --Milton. Cited by finger of God. --De Quincey. 2. To urge; to enjoin. [R.] --Shak. 3. To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another. The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. --Shak. 4. To refer to or specify, as for support, proof, illustration, or confirmation. The imperfections which you have cited. --Shak. 5. To bespeak; to indicate. [Obs.] Aged honor cites a virtuous youth. --Shak. 6. (Law) To notify of a proceeding in court. --Abbot Syn: To quote; mention, name refer to adduce; select; call summon. See {Quote}. From V.E.R.A. -- Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms 13 March 2001 [vera]: CITED Copyright In Transmitted Electronic Documents (ESPRIT)
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