v. t. | 1. | 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; |
2. | To cite a passage from; to name as the authority for a statement or an opinion; | |
3. | (Com.) To name the current price of. | |
4. | To notice; to observe; to examine. | |
5. | To set down, as in writing. | |
n. | 1. | A note upon an author. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() Synonyms: inverted comma, quotation mark |
2. | quote - a passage or expression that is quoted or cited | |
Verb | 1. | quote - repeat a passage from; "He quoted the Bible to her" Synonyms: cite |
2. | quote - name the price of; "quote prices for cars" | |
3. | quote - refer to for illustration or proof; "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior" Synonyms: cite | |
4. | quote - put quote marks around; "Here the author is quoting his colleague" |