quote

1 to give as an example I could quote to you a hundred instances in the past when you've lied to me Synonyms adduce, cite, instance, mention Related Words exemplify, represent; advert (to), illustrate, instance, name, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon); bear out, corroborate, document, substantiate, validate; reference, source

2 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 advert (to), cite, drop, instance, name, note, notice, mention, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon)Related Words allude (to), hint (at), imply, indicate, infer, intend, intimate, suggest; point (out), signal, signify; denominate, designate; indicate; bring up, broach, interject, interpolate, interpose, introduce; infiltrate, insinuate, worm; advertise, announce, broadcast, declare, proclaim, pronounce, publicize, publish, sound; clarify, clear (up), elucidate, explain, explicate, spell outNear Antonyms disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

3 to say after another don't quote this to anyone, but I think we're going to Veracruz for winter vacation Synonyms ditto, echo, parrot, repeat, reechoRelated Words mouth; ape, copy, copycat, emulate, imitate, mime, mimic