Meaning & use
quote
To repeat the exact words that another person wrote or said.
See it in a sentence
The article quoted the mayor as saying the project would finish on schedule.
She loves to quote lines from her favorite novels in everyday conversation.
A note on using this word
As a noun, a quote can also mean a price estimate for a job: 'the plumber gave us a quote for the repair.'
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Another way to use it
2. noun
A stated price for goods or a service before it is agreed to.
We compared quotes from three contractors before choosing one for the roof.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “quote”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.