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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
Two patients who were quoted the same starting price can walk out having paid very different amounts. — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 First off, that is one of like five, don’t quote me on that, something like five vehicles that are going to come on that platform, right? — Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026
Noun
The photo shoot also featured quotes from his fictional Digger character. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 Yes, Scottie, that is absolutely going go to be this year's quote. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 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
  • The mentality that Tuchel cited repeatedly in that contentious interview in Miami after beating Norway was nearly enough to get the Three Lions to the final.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Women aged 35-39 were most likely to cite this as their reason for reproductive stage uncertainty.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 15 July 2026
Definition of cite
Verb
  • In the middle of one end of the FireCuda X Vault (both ends are styled with the ridged texture mentioned above) is a USB Type-C port.
    — Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 16 July 2026
  • Another important culprit is the assumption that a creator’s intention behind not mentioning certain exceptions was antagonistic or exclusionary.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of mention
Verb
  • Dropping him into a hot program gives creative a real obstacle for both men, echoing how WWE has positioned other fresh SmackDown arrivals as immediate disruptors.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The actors union echoed CAA’s concerns about what appears to be a case of Big Tech overreach.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 July 2026
Definition of echo
Noun
  • The Allen estate said Saturday in a statement that the team had been sold to the Khosla family and included a quotation from Khosla himself.
    — Scott Soshnick, Variety, 12 July 2026
  • The Allen estate said Saturday in a statement that the team had been sold to the Khosla family and included a quotation from Khosla himself.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of quotation
Verb
  • At Balenciaga, where Pierpaolo Piccioli made his debut with bubble silhouettes that reference an iconic dress by the house founder and chez Jean Paul Gaultier, Duran Lantink had the last laugh—as an enfant terrible is wont to do.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • Additionally, teens cannot use this feature to tag or reference other accounts.
    — Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of reference
Verb
  • Another resident, Kana Sakakura, noted that countries in Europe, such as the UK, have long histories of female monarchs.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Also, it should be noted that Barack Obama’s Democratic administration, not Trump’s, pioneered the modern policy of blocking asylum-seekers at the border, addressing a surge in Haitian migrants in 2016.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of note
Verb
  • Perishable items shouldn’t sit out for more than an hour in temperatures above 90 degrees, a reminder worth repeating before every beach day, picnic or backyard cookout.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • The new Fed leader repeated many of the themes from his first news conference last month, after officials voted to hold their benchmark lending rate steady for the fourth consecutive meeting.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of repeat
Verb
  • Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Clear a shelf, soften a room, or give yourself space to notice what has been quietly building in the background.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
Definition of notice

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