1. to quote or refer to (a book, paper, author, etc.) as evidence or support
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘cite’
2. to officially order someone to appear in court
Usage: legal context; third person singular present tense of ‘cite’
3. to give someone an official notice for breaking a law or rule
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘cite’

Examples

• She cites three different studies in her research paper.
• The professor always cites his sources carefully.
• The court cites the defendant to appear next Tuesday.
• The officer cites drivers for speeding violations.
• He cites Shakespeare frequently in his essays.
• The article cites recent data on climate change.
• The judge cites the witness to testify.