cite

To mention facts, examples, or someone’s words to support an idea or show where information comes from.

• Please cite your sources.
• She cited a recent study in her report.
• He cited several examples to support his argument.

How to use it: cite something as something (They cited the delay as a reason for cancelling.)

Similar words: refer to, quote

Common phrases: cite a source, cite evidence, cite an example, cite an author

To officially order someone to appear in court.

• The officer cited the driver.
• Police cited her for a traffic violation.
• He was cited to appear before a judge.

How to use it: cite someone for something (Police cited him for speeding.); cite someone to appear (The officer cited her to appear in court.)

Similar words: summon

Common phrases: cite someone for something, cite a driver, cite someone to appear

A mention of a book, article, or other source in a piece of writing.

• Please add a cite for that claim.
• The paper received several cites this year.
• One cite points to an outdated article.

Similar words: citation, reference

Common phrases: a cite, source cite, multiple cites