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
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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Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The original film, adapted from Lauren Weisberger’s novel, earned $326 million worldwide, secured Streep an Academy Award nomination, and has become one of the most beloved and frequently quoted movies of the century.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2025
Johnson recited the quote, an old Muhammad Ali line about rising after a fall, word by word.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Verb
For me, what’s shocking is not the cost, but that there is surprise among the people quoted in the story, especially a Washington D.C. City Councilmember who attended a ribbon cutting for the project only later to find out the price tag.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The original film, adapted from Lauren Weisberger’s novel, earned $326 million worldwide, secured Streep an Academy Award nomination, and has become one of the most beloved and frequently quoted movies of the century.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
Noun
The Sun Sentinel published several quotes from President Trump regarding him sending the National Guard to Los Angeles against street protesters.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2025
Johnson recited the quote, an old Muhammad Ali line about rising after a fall, word by word.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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“Quote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quote. Accessed 6 Jul. 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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