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verb

ˈkwōt How to pronounce quote (audio)
Definition of quotenext
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as in to cite
to give as an example I could quote to you a hundred instances in the past when you've lied to me

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2
as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically quoted Thomas Jefferson's views on liberty in her paper on the American Revolution

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3
as in to echo
to say after another don't quote this to anyone, but I think we're going to Veracruz for winter vacation

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quote

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noun

as in quotation
a passage referred to, repeated, or offered as an example he got a book of quotes from his favorite author for his birthday

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Recent Examples of quote
Verb
In a press release, Faithfull is quoted on the project. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2025 The company's common stock is quoted on the Pink tier of the OTC Markets Group under the symbol 'RDGA'. — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
Updated with additional quotes from Jason Sudeikis on the New Heights podcast. — Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025 Brannon said buyers should call their auto insurance for a quote before making a purchase. — Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quote
  1. cite
  2. mention
  3. echo
  4. quotation
  5. reference
  6. note
  7. repeat
  8. notice
Verb
  • Tsunoda was also in the mix for a promotion, but in the end, Red Bull placed Lawson alongside Verstappen for 2025, citing his ability to perform under pressure.
    — Saajan Jogia, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Past public records requests for the recording, including from the Statesman, were denied, citing an ongoing investigation.
    — Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of cite
Verb
  • Earlier today, the fall 2025 Chanel show closed out an eventful Paris Fashion Week that was filled with loads of design innovation—not to mention tons of celebrities sitting in the front rows, too.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Her news, conveyed during a nine-minute TikTok video, mentioned the challenges of navigating a new country.
    — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of mention
Verb
  • New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, who oversees approximately $1.2 billion in Tesla stock through the city's pension funds, echoed that sentiment.
    — Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
  • There were six ballots from Warren Township, five from Shields Township and the rest from six other parts of the county from Antioch to Highland Park. Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega echoed Brandt’s feelings about the importance of local elections.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of echo
Noun
  • Exploring the genre of inaugural addresses through quotations and objects from the past can help listeners better understand the opening speech of a new administration, the first act in a job that began with the taking of the oath.
    — Claire Jerry, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Despite the patchwork libretto, Handel ingeniously parlayed Jennens’ quotations and paraphrases from the Old and New testaments into unexpected evocations of wonder and awe.
    — Bob Blaisdell, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of quotation
Verb
  • The Republican congresswoman was apparently referencing widespread concerns about Biden's age and fragility during his tenure as president.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Gastineau’s complaint references him signing a contract with ESPN in January 2024, a couple of months after the collectibles show.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of reference
Verb
  • Some astutely noted how, in a world without enforceable contracts, there is more upside than downside to breaking a promise.
    — Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The track features Combs — who is credited as Puff Daddy — the disgraced rapper's 26-year-old son King, North and musician Jasmine Williams, whom West noted is a new Yeezy artist from Chicago.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of note
Verb
  • The sea of ardent fans answered his call to repeat his tagline, too.
    — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2025
  • That’s a strategy these countries may be looking to repeat.
    — Caitlin Babcock, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of repeat
Verb
  • Retailers often anticipate a bump in sales around dividend time each year and even small businesses notice the uptick.
    — Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The new policy allows Ferbert to skip the time-consuming step of asking the council for permission in the form of a briefing session that must be scheduled days in advance and publicly noticed.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of notice

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