Allude to
'allude to' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for cite that I've seen before include "Quote (an author)" , "Repeat a passage from some written work" , "Summons - quote" , "name" , "Use quotations" .)
(Other definitions for mention that I've seen before include "Cite; quote" , "state" , "Speak of - refer to" , "Briefly refer to (something)" , "Allude to" .)
(Other definitions for refer that I've seen before include "Allude (to something)" , "Pertain; assign" , "Draw attention" , "Direct elsewhere" , "Mention/allude (to)" .)