quote

Definition

  • verb: to repeat (something written or said by another person) exactly
  • verb: to speak or write (a passage) from another usually with credit acknowledgment
  • often used orally to indicate the beginning of a direct quotation
  • synonyms: cite, name, repeat

Examples

  • He was 'quoted as saying' that there would be further delays. [=it was reported that he said that there would be further delays]

  • She said this kind of occurrence is common, and she 'quoted' [='cited'] several instances of almost identical behavior.

  • a list of companies that 'are quoted' on the stock exchange [=companies whose stocks are sold on the stock exchange]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You couldn't just give him one high-five? And where does it end? Then everyone's doing it. It's like the wave at ball games. Air quotes. The phrase, "Don't go there." Someone's gotta take a stand. This Arby's is good. So, George, I still don't understand. How is that a setup? (..)
    1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11