The Clue
Refer to as a source (4 letter answer)
The Answer
CITE
Tags
Notes
The answer CITE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
Related Clues
Adduce
Allude to
Commend
Mention
Name
Quote
Recognize
Refer to
Reference
Summon
Ticket
Commend a G.I.
Commend, as for honors
Commend officially
Credit a source
Formally honor
Give a summons to
Hit with a ticket
Make an example of
Mention an authority
Mention or quote
Offer as proof
Serve with a summons
Summon to court
Commend, as for outstanding service
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Mention, as in a court opinion
Mention for military honors
Definition
CITE as a noun:
1. (citation, cite, acknowledgment, credit, reference, mention, quotation) = a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"
CITE as a verb:
1. (mention, advert, bring up, cite, name, refer) = make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
2. (mention, cite) = commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"
3. (reference, cite) = refer to; "he referenced his colleagues' work"
4. (quote, cite) = repeat a passage from; "He quoted the Bible to her"
5. (quote, cite) = refer to for illustration or proof; "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior"
6. (adduce, abduce, cite) = advance evidence for
7. (summon, summons, cite) = call in an official matter, such as to attend court