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

These are the same figures Apple quotes for the 16e. —Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026

The front entrance of the synagogue also features the bronze sculpture Hands of Peace by Henry Azaz, which quotes a blessing in the Book of Numbers. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026

Talarico, 36, is a Presbyterian seminarian who quotes Scripture and rarely raises his voice. —ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026

Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking. —Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026

Happy February, quotes readers! —Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026

In his dream speech, for example, King alludes to or quotes from the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address. —John Blake, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026

The article quotes two current professors but doesn’t explore why other faculty members critical of the school were too frightened to speak on the record in what Corcoran described as a campus finally open to different opinions. —Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026

Leapmotor quotes a 450-mile range on the WLTP cycle, which is always a little generous, so figure closer to 375 miles under the EPA protocol. —Adam Ismail, The Drive, 7 Jan. 2026

Noun

In the first two weeks of the war, there has been a surge in the number of Americans looking to save money on energy—by asking for quotes on home solar systems and looking up electric vehicles online. —Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026

Many other strategies exist, from being forced to reverse the argument of an essay to favor the other side, to interviewing strangers for an assignment and including their quotes. —Gayle Rogers, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026

And in today's economy, most would recommend getting rate quotes from at least three lenders to accurately assess affordability in the current interest rate climate. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026

The display included clothing from participants and written quotes describing their experiences. —Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026

Homeowners can save money by comparing quotes, looking for discounts and choosing a plan that fits their specific needs. —Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026

Lamott asked it to generate quotes in her voice. —Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026

Staff is obtaining quotes for architectural design services to design the larger gym structure in March. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026

To help figure out his tax burden earlier this year, Koc directed his OpenClaw agent to find an accountant and solicit quotes. —Jared Perlo, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026