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Meaning of 'quote' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Quote [ n.]
- A note upon an author.
2 . Quote [ v. t.]
- To cite, as a passage from some author; to name, repeat, or adduce, as a passage from an author or speaker, by way of authority or illustration; as, to quote a passage from Homer.
- To cite a passage from; to name as the authority for a statement or an opinion; as, to quote Shakespeare.
- To name the current price of.
- To notice; to observe; to examine.
- To set down, as in writing.

Meaning of 'quote' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . quote [ v]
Meaning (1):
- repeat a passage from
Example in sentence:
  • He quoted the Bible to her
Meaning (2):
- refer to for illustration or proof
Example in sentence:
  • He said he could quote several instances of this behavior
Meaning (3):
- put quote marks around
Example in sentence:
  • Here the author is quoting his colleague
Meaning (4):
- name the price of
Example in sentence:
  • quote prices for cars

Nearby Words:

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