quoted; quoting
1
a
: to speak or write (a passage) from another usually with credit acknowledgment
b
: to repeat a passage from especially in substantiation or illustration
c
: borrow sense 2a
quoting the motifs of past artists
2
: to cite in illustration
quote a similar case
3
a
: to state (the current price or bid-offer spread) for a commodity, stock, or bond
b
: to give exact information on
4
: to set off by quotation marks
: to inform a hearer or reader that matter following is quoted
quoter
noun
1
2
: quotation mark
—often used orally to indicate the beginning of a direct quotation
Examples of quote in a Sentence
Verb
He began his speech by quoting Shakespeare.
The reporter quoted the police chief as saying that an investigation would be launched soon.
He quotes the Bible frequently.
Noun
Each chapter of the book began with an inspirational quote.
She included quotes from the poem in her essay.
The article included quotes from the mayor and several councilors.
The price quotes exceeded our expectations.
I checked the stock quotes online.
Titles of newspaper articles should be placed in quotes.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
Acting as Di Morabito’s alter ego, the robot led the show only after quoting from Thomas Carlyle’s Sartor Resartu, an 1830s book theorizing fashion while reflecting on mankind’s loneliness.
—Giorgia Feroldi, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Quotable moments: Extract 5-7 concise, impactful statements that would make compelling social media quotes.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Griffin quoted a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, from Christopher Miller, the Financial Times‘ Chief Correspondent in Kyiv.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
Acting as Di Morabito’s alter ego, the robot led the show only after quoting from Thomas Carlyle’s Sartor Resartu, an 1830s book theorizing fashion while reflecting on mankind’s loneliness.
—Giorgia Feroldi, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
What To Know Those who are current or former employees of a company that received a quote or group insurance from United of Omaha may qualify for the settlement payment.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Quotable moments: Extract 5-7 concise, impactful statements that would make compelling social media quotes.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quote
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“Quote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quote. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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quote
1 of 2 verb
quoted; quoting
1
: to repeat (someone else's words) exactly
quote Shakespeare
2
: to give as an example
3
: to set off written material by quotation marks
quote
2 of 2 noun2
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