quoted; quoting
1
a
: to speak or write (a passage) from another usually with credit acknowledgment
b
: to repeat a passage from especially in substantiation or illustration
c
: borrow sense 2a
quoting the motifs of past artists
2
: to cite in illustration
quote a similar case
3
a
: to state (the current price or bid-offer spread) for a commodity, stock, or bond
b
: to give exact information on
4
: to set off by quotation marks
: to inform a hearer or reader that matter following is quoted
quoter
noun
1
2
: quotation mark
—often used orally to indicate the beginning of a direct quotation
Synonyms
Examples of quote in a Sentence
Verb
He began his speech by quoting Shakespeare.
The reporter quoted the police chief as saying that an investigation would be launched soon.
He quotes the Bible frequently.
Noun
Each chapter of the book began with an inspirational quote.
She included quotes from the poem in her essay.
The article included quotes from the mayor and several councilors.
The price quotes exceeded our expectations.
I checked the stock quotes online.
Titles of newspaper articles should be placed in quotes.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Carter took the occasion to quote his beloved Dylan in search of hope and optimism.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 4 Jan. 2025
This report included a quote from an alumni stating this game might have been the first time a visiting team received cheers from the VT fans.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Its range is quoted as greater than 3 miles, with a maximum speed of 25 mph.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Carter took the occasion to quote his beloved Dylan in search of hope and optimism.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
For me, the film provided a welcome excuse to read up on Dylan, who has always been a reputable source of enjoyably gnomic quotes, self-mythologizing, and enigmatic asides.
—Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 4 Jan. 2025
This report included a quote from an alumni stating this game might have been the first time a visiting team received cheers from the VT fans.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Quote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quote. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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quote
1 of 2 verb
quoted; quoting
1
: to repeat (someone else's words) exactly
quote Shakespeare
2
: to give as an example
3
: to set off written material by quotation marks
quote
2 of 2 noun2
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