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verb

ˈkwōt How to pronounce quote (audio)
Definition of quotenext
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

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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
But according to Dietrich’s daughter Maria Riva, whose 1992 biography of her mother Lim liberally quotes from, Dietrich privately did not hold Wong in the highest esteem. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2026 The reporter may have misheard the comment, or maybe the person being quoted actually said it, or something odd happened in the editing process. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
Starting with an onscreen Biblical quote, the screenplay often feels on the brink of conservative jingoism that never quite becomes explicit. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 You might be tempted to label it pull-quote hyperbole had the Oscar-winning documentarian put this particular testimonial near the beginning of his two-part, four-hour movie. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 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
  • Two days later, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released him from custody, citing insufficient evidence to charge him.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Answer engines cite comparison pages, reviews and third-party write-ups from trusted local creators and journalists.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of cite
Verb
  • If the marketing team wants to mention total payouts, average payout time, pass rates or trader statistics, record the source, date range and method behind the number.
    — David Ispiryan, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Leach mentioned Anderson as a pleasant surprise, with this year’s sixth-round pick getting up and down the ice well while showing some presence with the puck.
    — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of mention
Verb
  • The symmetry, the sense of exact echoing across a central median, an inescapable reversibility.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • This echoed Frederick Winslow Taylor’s idea of scientific management, which sought efficiency through control and standardization of the labor process.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of echo
Noun
  • Several other companies are working on similar AI systems that speed up complex quotation processes, including Salesforce and ServiceNow.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The quotation should identify who designs the hairline, administers local anesthesia, performs recipient incisions and supervises graft placement.
    — Malana VanTyler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of quotation
Verb
  • Original research, structured content, expert commentary and consistent messaging across channels will increasingly influence whether AI systems reference your business.
    — Jay Sen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • But there were two loans from 2019 that did reference one NSP property in Valley Center.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of reference
Verb
  • As noted many times before in the QB stock report, the player’s situation always matters.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Through all of the animosity from the crowd, one that Matthews noted as particularly hostile, the up-and-down nature of the game and the spotlight Chesney brought to his team, the players appeared to be collected and poised.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of note
Verb
  • The Seattle Seahawks have gotten an offseason full of congratulations, their Super Bowl rings and now will get the chance to see the banner raised before kicking off this season with hopes of repeating.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But repeating 14-3 and a trip to the Super Bowl feels highly unlikely with the Patriots having a much tougher schedule and needing to plug holes up front on defense.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of repeat
Verb
  • Diners will notice Postino’s custom millwork, camera wall and artsy design elements that call attention to Plaza Midwood’s past.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Whether viewing in person at the Ryman over the livestream, fans definitely noticed, and did not hold it against him, given the firepower that followed, and perhaps some empathy with what Stapleton might have been going through.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of notice

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“Quote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quote. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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