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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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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Lasorda’s words made an impact on Kent Kent, who spent the final four seasons of his 17-year career with the Dodgers, quoted the late Tommy Lasorda in his speech. — Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 Its guidance is frequently quoted and some of its pithy statements are well known in Jewish ethical thought. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Noun

The story included fresh quotes from Courtney Williams, Becky Hammon, Jessica Shepard and A’ja Wilson on other subjects. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 The process includes mapping out a layout plan and getting a quote before it gets built and shipped. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for quote

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Verb

In statements, the groups’ leaders largely cited concerns that the tax wouldn’t address their most pressing funding concerns and would endanger California’s long-term fiscal health.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
State officials provided a version of the rolls but withheld sensitive personal information, citing privacy concerns.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026

Definition of cite

Verb

The paper described research on the feasibility of using gene-editing to correct the mutation the caused their daughter’s disorder but did not mention a human trial nor their daughter’s death.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Shaw also mentioned conversations about Texas’ new school voucher program, which includes providing pre-K families with public money to access private or homeschool options; however, the program doesn’t go into effect until the 2026-27 school year.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Definition of mention

Noun

Baudrillard is playing a little textual prank on us, inserting the simulacrum of a quotation into a book about simulacra.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 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

Meanwhile, Cassell and her Martians recall the pulpy Martian warrior civilization depicted in a series of Edgar Rice Burroughs novels that kicks off with A Princess of Mars, which the episode will later directly reference.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 July 2026
Flowing gold contour lines reference both the vehicle's grand touring character and the advanced digital technologies hidden beneath the surface.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of reference

Verb

However, at a June candidate forum, all seven candidates present noted that a data center wouldn’t be part of their plans for how to reuse the Truman Complex — to big applause from a Lee’s Summit audience.

— Ilana Arougheti July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Verma noted that these centered around policy or ideological disagreements, which allowed the government to rally its supporters with counter-narratives.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of note

Verb

This summer will not repeat the last, where 14 new players arrived at a cost of £170million ($228m) to ruthlessly overhaul a promotion-winning squad.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The same graphic is repeated on the Baggy Utility Shorts, Loose Jeans and Straight Jeans as embroidery on their coin pockets.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of repeat

Verb

If that does happen, drivers may notice smoke coming from the cabin air vents, see flames coming out the passenger side of the engine compartment, or receive a cluster warning message.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
In the event of a short, drivers may notice smoke in the air vents or a warning message on their dashboard followed by flames coming from the passenger's side of the engine compartment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

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