Synonyms of quote

quote 1 of 2

verb

ˈkwōt 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cite
• mention
• reference
• instance
• adduce
• source
• specify
• illustrate
• document
• represent
• touch (on or upon)
• exemplify
• refer (to)
• name
• corroborate
• validate
• bear out
• advert (to)
• substantiate

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cite
• mention
• note
• notice
• specify
• indicate
• name
• instance
• suggest
• touch (on or upon)
• explain
• refer (to)
• introduce
• clarify
• announce
• imply
• publish
• advert (to)
• drop
• infer
• intend
• point (out)
• pronounce
• hint (at)
• allude (to)
• signal
• signify
• proclaim
• designate
• declare
• interject
• advertise
• bring up
• broadcast
• sound
• spell out
• elucidate
• publicize
• worm
• intimate
• interpolate
• clear (up)
• denominate
• insinuate
• broach
• explicate
• interpose
• infiltrate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forget
• ignore
• slight
• disregard
• pass over
• overlook
• neglect
• overpass

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• echo
• repeat
• parrot
• copy
• ditto
• mouth
• reecho
• emulate
• mime
• imitate
• ape
• mimic
• copycat

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quotation
• excerpt
• reference
• citation
• allusion
• extract
• section
• part
• snippet
• line

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quote

Verb

Rota’s gorgeous score swells sweetly as this affair is sketched, but Mario — older and wiser, to quote the Rodgers and Hammerstein song — has his doubts about a man who seems to him like a cad. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

The British American classicist’s take on the film was especially notable because, last fall, Nolan quoted Wilson’s translation when telling Empire magazine why he was drawn to the story. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Noun

Some quotes from Scholes’ autobiography explain how he was viewed around the world. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

That was the gist of my story (here) summing up the day, with quotes from Preller and others. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026