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cite vs summons

summons vs cite

cite and summons both are nouns.

cite and summons both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cite Yes No Yes No
summons Yes No Yes No
As verbs, cite and summons are synonyms defined as:
  • cite and summons: call in an official matter, such as to attend court
Other synonyms of cite include summon.
cite (noun) summons (noun)
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant
a request to be present
an order to appear in person at a given place and time
cite (verb) summons (verb)
make reference to call in an official matter, such as to attend court
commend
repeat a passage from
refer to for illustration or proof
advance evidence for
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
refer to
Difference between cite and summons

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