quote
Third Person
quotes
Present Participle
quoting
Past Tense
quoted
Past Participle
quoted
1
to say the exact sentence or group of words someone else used in a movie, book, etc.
transitive
- During his presentation, he quoted a famous line from "The Godfather": "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."
- He often quotes Yoda from "Star Wars," saying, "Do or do not, there is no try."
- The professor quoted Albert Einstein's famous statement, "Imagination is more important than knowledge."
- The coach quoted the motivational speech from "Rocky" to inspire his team.
- The politician quoted Winston Churchill, saying, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."
Synonyms:
2
to use a specific statement, source, etc. as evidence or an example
transitive
- In his essay, the author quoted several experts to support his argument on climate change.
- The historian quoted primary sources from the era to provide evidence for her research.
- The student quoted a historical document to support his argument about the cultural significance of a particular event.
Synonyms:
3
to indicate or signify the beginning of a direct quotation
- According to the witness, quote, 'I saw the suspect running from the scene.'
- We hold these truths to be self-evident, quote, 'that all men are created equal.'
- The plaintiff stated, quote, 'I witnessed the accident.'
- The letter reads, quote, 'I cannot tell a lie.'
- According to the study findings, quote, 'Over 70% of participants reported improved health.'
4
to estimate how much money something will cost
- The contractor quoted us $10,000 for the kitchen renovation.
- The car mechanic quoted $500 for the repairs to the engine.
- The insurance company quoted a monthly premium of $150 for the coverage.
- The travel agent quoted $2,000 for the all-inclusive vacation package.
- The graphic designer quoted $500 for creating a logo for our business.