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quote

verb

/kwoʊt/

Meaning

to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate

to repeat or copy the words of someone

The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.

She quoted a famous line from the novel.

cite, repeat, reference, mention

Entry 1

cite, repeat, reference, mention

Entry 2

cite, reference, mention, repeat

paraphrase, summarize, omit, ignore, disregard

Entry 1

paraphrase, summarize, omit

Entry 2

ignore, disregard

quote directly, quote accurately, quote from, quote someone, quote a line, quote a passage

Entry 1

quote directly, quote accurately, quote from, quote someone

Entry 2

quote someone, quote a line, quote a passage

to move backward and forward or from side to side while hanging

to show exaggerated flattery or affection; to seek favor by servile behavior

To prevent or hinder something from happening

to rely on or be controlled by someone or something else

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment