cite

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"

make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"

commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"

refer to; "he referenced his colleagues' work"

repeat a passage from; "He quoted the Bible to her"

refer to for illustration or proof; "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior"

advance evidence for

call in an official matter, such as to attend court