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- Dictionaryquote/kwōt/
verb
- 1. repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech), typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker: "he quoted a passage from the Psalms" Similar
- 2. give someone (the estimated price of a job or service): "the agent quoted him a fare of $180" Similar
noun
- 1. a quotation from a text or speech: "a quote from Wordsworth"
- 2. a quotation giving the estimated cost for a particular job or service: "quotes from different insurance companies"
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word quote as a verb and a noun. Quote can mean to speak or write a passage from another, to cite in illustration, or to set off by quotation marks.
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to repeat (a passage, phrase, etc.) from a book, speech, or the like, as by way of authority, illustration, etc. to repeat words from (a book, author, etc.). to use a brief excerpt from: The composer quotes Beethoven's Fifth in his latest work. to cite, offer, or bring forward as evidence or support.
When you write out a quote, you put the other person’s words in quotation marks (“Aha!”). Sometimes a price estimate is called a quote, like when a mechanic looks at your engine and gives you a quote for the cost of repair.
Learn the meaning and usage of the word quote as a verb, noun, and interjection. Find synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and grammar tips for quote and related terms.
Learn how to use the verb quote in different contexts, such as repeating words, giving prices, or quoting sources. See examples, synonyms, and pronunciation tips for quote.
Definition of quote noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
