Cite
Cite , transitive verb
[French citer, from Latin citare, intens. of cire, ciēre, to put in motion, to excite; akin to Greek{not transcribed} to go, Sanskrit {not transcribed} to sharpen.]
1.
To call upon officially or authoritatively to appear, as before a court; to summon.
The cited dead,
Of all past ages, to the general doom
Shall hasten.
Cited by finger of God.
2.
To urge; to enjoin. [Rare] — Shakespeare
3.
To quote; to repeat, as a passage from a book, or the words of another.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
4.
To refer to or specify, as for support, proof, illustration, or confirmation.
The imperfections which you have cited.
5.
To bespeak; to indicate. [Obsolete]
Aged honor cites a virtuous youth.
6.
(Law) To notify of a proceeding in court. — Abbot