quote | Definition of quote

quote

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of quote

1 to give as an example

I could quote to you a hundred instances in the past when you've lied to me

Synonyms of quote

adduce, cite, instance, mention

Words Related to quote

exemplify, represent

advert (to), illustrate, instance, name, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon)

bear out, corroborate, document, substantiate, validate

reference, source

2 to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

quoted Thomas Jefferson's views on liberty in her paper on the American Revolution

Synonyms of quote

advert (to), cite, drop, instance, mention, name, note, notice, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon)

Words Related to quote

allude (to), hint (at), imply, indicate, infer, intend, intimate, suggest

point (out), signal, signify

denominate, designate

bring up, broach, interject, interpolate, interpose, introduce

infiltrate, insinuate, worm

advertise, announce, broadcast, declare, proclaim, pronounce, publicize, publish, sound

clarify, clear (up), elucidate, explain, explicate, spell out

Near Antonyms of quote

disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

3 to say after another

don't quote this to anyone, but I think we're going to Veracruz for winter vacation

Synonyms of quote

ditto, echo, parrot, reecho, repeat

Words Related to quote

ape, copy, copycat, emulate, imitate, mime, mimic