to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), esp. as an authority

He cited the Constitution in his defense.

to mention in support, proof, or confirmation; refer to as an example

He cited many instances of abuse of power.

to summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court.

to call to mind; recall

citing my gratitude to him.

Military . to mention (a soldier, unit, etc.) in orders, as for gallantry.

to commend, as for outstanding service, hard work, or devotion to duty.

to summon or call; rouse to action.

verb

adduce , advance , allege , allude to , appeal to , enumerate , evidence , excerpt , exemplify , extract , get down to brass tacks , give as example , illustrate with , indicate , instance , lay , mention , name , number , offer , point out , present , recite , recount , reference , refer to , rehearse , remember , reminisce , repeat , specify , spell out , tellnotes:cite means to make reference to , refer to; sight is the ability to see , the act of looking or seeing or observing , something worth seeing; site is the piece of land on which something is located or is to be located , arraign , call , command , order , summonnotes:cite means to make reference to , arouse , credit , document , note , notify , praise , quote , refer , subpoena , summon , tell