cite

/ˈsīt/

Middle English, from Anglo-French citer to cite, summon, from Latin citare to put in motion, rouse, summon, from frequentative of ciēre to stir, move

verb

  1. to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)

  2. to quote by way of example, authority, or proof

  3. to refer to; especially : to mention formally in commendation or praise

summon call cite convoke convene muster mean to demand the presence of. summon implies the exercise of authority. call may be used less formally for summon.