QUOTE Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈkwōt

Definition of quote

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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Relevance

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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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

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Volkswagen does have shares quoted on the stock market but its complicated control structure includes Porsche and Piech family shareholdings, the independent emirate of Qatar, the German state of Lower Saxony, and last but not least, unions. — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The story also referenced a story in El Nuevo Día, the largest circulating newspaper in Puerto Rico, quoting Díaz. — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Noun

In that lyricism is an alternative totality that Adnan lived, hinted by the entirety of the quote from which the book takes its title. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 High school English teacher Michelle Mickens posted a pro-gun quote from Kirk on her private social media account. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for quote

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Verb

Coleman cites Collins, Platner’s opponent, as the resilient Republican who doesn’t always toe the party line, keeping her constituency more in mind in her decision-making.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Lawyers for the defendants filed a motion to dismiss Roja’s case on Monday, citing the plaintiff’s failure to comply with discovery demands.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of cite

Verb

Baldoni did not mention Lively, the film or the legal battle in the video, which is almost five minutes long.

— Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Analysts cited stagnant comparable sales growth and eroding operating margins, mentioning competition from the likes of Walmart and Club name Costco.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Definition of mention

Verb

When the final whistle blew, applause echoed from both sides.

— Latif Love July 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Critics say the test rewards the smallest slice of the problem while ignoring Scope 3, the 80% to 95% of a producer's emissions that come from burning its fuel, and note the criteria echo the oil industry's own lobbying.

— Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of echo

Noun

The daily quotations from Urner Barry, a market reporting company, serve as a benchmark for the egg industry, shaping what retailers pay for eggs nationwide, according to the suit.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Students occupied the building and hung banners with mocking quotations from Horkheimer.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

Definition of quotation

Verb

Three women face charges after allegedly beating up another woman outside an East Texas nightclub in a June 21 attack that appeared to reference Karmelo Anthony, court documents state.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
And in Connecticut, Klimkiewicz said, filings are generally longer and reference more statutes.

— Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026

Definition of reference

Verb

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller also spoke on Monday and reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while noting the pros and cons of forward guidance.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 7 July 2026
The announcement noted that the DMV is already using Claude to improve customer service and reduce wait times.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of note

Verb

Carmona suggests opting for a repeating pattern that works well in smaller doses, and then painting the rest of the wall to create contrast and depth.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
The result sounds like being trapped inside a telephone switchboard, full of repeating signals, samples, and scraps.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of repeat

Verb

Court documents say witnesses noticed Lopez acting strangely before the attack.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Soon though, Shawna noticed some of Zaayer's strange behaviors — including scolding her grandson, getting upset over cleaning habits and allegedly showing them racist videos.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of notice

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