Cite (verb)

1. Refer to a particular passage or source.
2. Quote a passage or source in support of an argument.
3. Mention or refer to a particular event, act, or fact as an example or precedent.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin citare "summon, call", from ciere "set in motion, rouse".

Examples:

1. He cited a study in his argument.
2. She cited the constitution to support her case.
3. The author cited several examples in his book.
4. The judge cited the case as precedent for her ruling.
5. The teacher asked the student to cite the source of the information.