cite

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Cited; p. pr. & vb. n. Citing ] [ F. citer, fr. L. citare, intens. of cire, ciēre, to put in motion, to excite; akin to Gr.&unr_; to go, Skr. &unr_; to sharpen. ] 1. To call upon officially or authoritatively to appear, as before a court; to summon. [ 1913 Webster ]

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 ]