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 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

The place is also close to Seventh Avenue retail and restaurants and an eight-minute walk from the practice of a Jungian analyst who quotes Deborah Levy on his website. —Katie McDonough, Curbed, 4 May 2026

Welcome to May, quotes readers! —Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026

If a company guarantees results or quotes a price before reviewing your financial situation, that’s a major red flag. —Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

The star shared a snap from the dinner in a carousel posted to Instagram, along with childhood images of herself, quotes that resonated with her, and a video clip and photo from an earlier celebration at lunch. —Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026

Then, Greg quotes some of Tommy’s writing back to him, which, for a writer, is right up there with seeing your work in print. —Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026

Ah, another Broadway musical that positions Tina Turner as a lethal iceberg, a leading man who quotes 20 year old YouTube memes and a time-traveling Céline Dion whose surreal version of a historical tragedy is so much better than the real thing. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026

This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal. —David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026

Noun

In a telling sample of his quotes collected for his obituary in The New York Times, Reed could be both worshipful and scathing. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 May 2026

An eagle-eyed Ars reader points out that, back in December, the company gave a series of quotes to Cyberscoop about the entire incident. —Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026

Their antics from the original series have lived on — and so have some of their iconic quotes from their GTL (gym, tan, laundry) days. —Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026

On the Season 44 premiere in September 2018, Damon parodied Kavanaugh’s Senate testimony, depicting his belligerence and frequently yelling, referencing beer, among other things — using many of the actual quotes from the hearing. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 May 2026

Several visiting unaffiliated curators, who would not go on the record for this story with quotes, begged for more cohesion. —Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026

People try to find solace and help in the words of others, searching for quotes and poetry to reassure or soothe a friend. —Literary Hub, 8 May 2026

The remarks reported by Adnkronos track with quotes gave the New York Times when the jury resigned. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026

The tool then used multi-agent reasoning to surface direct quotes from speakers that support or push back on the central themes. —Gina Chua, semafor.com, 6 May 2026