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Present participle for to quote as an example or reference
“Of course, he had actually read the book five times over and could probably cite its passages from memory if he was asked.”
Present participle for to reference or use as an example of
“He was asked to cite an incident illustrating how one or more of these symptoms affected performance adversely.”
Present participle for to reference or speak about something
“They cite approvingly the proliferation of anti-corporate lawsuits and pressure campaigns by community groups and trade unions.”
Present participle for to summon to appear before a court of law
“May it, therefore, please your lordship to grant warrant to apprehend the said, and to cite him to appear before you to answer to this libel.”
Present participle for to praise or give recognition to
“All accounts note his adolescent rebelliousness and reckless behavior, his flaunting disregard for the law, while some cite him for heroism.”
Present participle for to make an assertion without proof
Present participle for to present formally for discussion or consideration
Present participle for to accuse of wrongdoing or a crime in a court of law
Present participle for to say as a further remark
Present participle for to remember or bring back to mind
Present participle for to show (someone) to be involved in something unsavory or unlawful
Present participle for to sue or bring action against in court
Present participle for to be, or serves as, a typical example or representation of
Present participle for to talk about something frequently, especially while lacking knowledge on the subject
Present participle for to take into account
Present participle for to honor, especially by awarding a medal to
Present participle for to choose or select
An act of making something known
An act of identifying something precisely or of stating a precise requirement
Repeating, announcing, or citing someone's exact words
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