quotes 1 of 2

verb

Definition of quotesnext
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

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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

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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

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quotes

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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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quotes
  1. cites
  2. mentions
  3. quotations
  4. specifies
Verb
  • The lawsuit cites several songs and videos from Swift's albums Lover, Folklore, Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, Retail Dive cites a PMG survey indicating that half of Gen Z jetsetters like to immerse themselves in new cultures.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of cites
Verb
  • The press release mentions that Excalibur is expected to fly with the new ISANKE and ICS technology onboard within the next few years.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This is a perfect road trip album, and not just because one track mentions a highway.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of mentions
Noun
  • According to the Associated Press, Yale University’s list of 2024’s most notable quotations is, of course, ruled by Swift’s quip endorsing failed Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
  • According to Fred Shapiro, who curates the annual compilation of notable quotes for Yale, the quotations on the list, while not always eloquent, are chosen for their cultural significance.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of quotations
Verb
  • Replace your carbon monoxide alarm every five to six years or as the manufacturer specifies.
    Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
  • But the measure that cleared the Peoria City Council specifies that those who are sleeping outside on public property will receive a warning and three penalties, beginning at $50 and escalating up to $750 for a third violation, though a judge could impose community service instead of a fee.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
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