Synonyms of quotes

quotes 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of quote

1

as in cites

to give as an example

I could quote to you a hundred instances in the past when you've lied to me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cites
• mentions
• references
• instances
• adduces
• sources
• documents
• represents
• specifies
• illustrates
• refers (to)
• touches (on or upon)
• exemplifies
• names
• corroborates
• bears out
• validates
• adverts (to)
• substantiates

2

as in mentions

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 & Similar Words

• cites
• mentions
• notes
• notices
• specifies
• indicates
• names
• instances
• refers (to)
• suggests
• touches (on or upon)
• explains
• introduces
• implies
• announces
• points (out)
• adverts (to)
• publishes
• clarifies
• drops
• hints (at)
• signals
• intimates
• infers
• pronounces
• alludes (to)
• intends
• declares
• signifies
• proclaims
• interjects
• sounds
• designates
• brings up
• spells out
• advertises
• broadcasts
• interpolates
• worms
• denominates
• insinuates
• infiltrates
• clears (up)
• elucidates
• broaches
• publicizes
• explicates
• interposes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• forgets
• neglects
• passes over
• disregards
• overlooks
• overpasses
• slights

3

as in echoes

to say after another

don't quote this to anyone, but I think we're going to Veracruz for winter vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• echoes
• repeats
• parrots
• copies
• dittos
• mouths
• reechos
• mimes
• apes
• imitates
• emulates
• mimics
• copycats

quotes

2 of 2

noun

plural of quote

as in quotations

a passage referred to, repeated, or offered as an example

he got a book of quotes from his favorite author for his birthday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quotations
• excerpts
• references
• citations
• allusions
• parts
• extracts
• sections
• lines
• snippets

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quotes

Verb

The financial media still quotes him here and there. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Both models get an 85-kWh battery pack, and Mercedes quotes a maximum range of 312 miles for the more powerful variant. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026

Wrapping an upper corner, meanwhile, is a brise soleil of text that quotes the former president’s historic 2015 speech commemorating the Selma to Montgomery marches. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026

In his new encyclical, released yesterday, Leo quotes one literary character in the entire 40,000-word document. — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026

Haber always quotes his prices in dollars, even for visitors not from the United States. — Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026

The story quotes unnamed sources, and neither Puig, nor Estée Lauder, gave a comment to the Spanish title. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026

Everyone quotes the famous statistic that in the final season of Friends, the cast of six was making a million dollars per episode and that was in '90s money. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026

The lawsuit quotes comments on X, formerly known as Twitter, suggesting that at least some customers were moved to purchase Samsung TVs by the apparent endorsement. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 May 2026

Noun

The following are quotes from the cell phone conversation outlined in the warrant affidavit. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

The automation improved the win rate and margins associated with quotes. — Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Throughout the building, walls are decorated with colorful portraits and quotes of inspiring figures. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 10 July 2026

For those who want to get quotes quickly and easily online, ERGO NEXT is a standout insurer. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 July 2026

An unreliable supplier is more costly than the difference between the two price quotes. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Some of the quotes in that story leave no room for interpretation. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

As someone who adores the movie Casablanca, this is the matchup that should have broadcasters creating puns based on the film’s famous quotes. — Stuart James, New York Times, 7 July 2026

After renting Lawson's pool, Meghan Clopton got quotes for building one in her own backyard. — Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 3 July 2026