quote
noun
1. a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else
Definition categories: communication, punctuation
2. a passage or expression that is quoted or cited
Similar word(s): citation, quotation
Definition categories: communication, excerpt, excerption, extract, selection
Sentences with quote as a noun:
- After going over the hefty quotes, the board decided it was cheaper to have the project executed by its own staff.
verb
1. repeat a passage from
- He quoted the Bible to her
Similar word(s): cite
Definition categories: communication, ingeminate, iterate, reiterate, repeat, restate, retell
2. name the price of
- quote prices for cars
Definition categories: communication, give
3. refer to for illustration or proof
- He said he could quote several instances of this behavior
Similar word(s): cite
Definition categories: communication, advert, cite, mention, name, refer
4. put quote marks around
Definition categories: communication, mark, punctuate