Mention (4)
'mention' is the definition.
(to cite is to mention or quote)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for cite that I've seen before include "Quote (eg, a book)" , "Quote (a reference)" , "name" , "Quote as an example or in support" , "Adduce as proof" .)
'mention' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.