Synonyms for

Quotations

Verb / kwəʊˈteɪʃʌnz / Another word for quotations — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Quotations are phrases or sentences that are taken from a book, speech, or other piece of writing and repeated by someone else.

Synonyms & similar words

credit reference mention quote citation quotation acknowledgment cite citations references excerpts passages lines sayings phrases quotes remarks utterances comments annotations footnotes testimonies testimonials evidence statements proverbs maxims adages

Synonyms by register

Formal

citations excerpts passages selections

Informal

bits pieces lines

Literary

utterances sayings dictums

Antonyms

original source primary direct unquoted

Common collocations

  • direct quotations
  • exact quotations
  • quotations from a text
  • quotations marks
  • quotations and paraphrases
  • quotations from memory

Word family

noun quotation
verb quote
adjective quotational

Usage note

While 'quotations' often refers to direct speech, it can also mean passages or excerpts from a text. Be sure to use quotation marks when presenting direct quotations.

Example sentences

  1. The professor asked us to include at least two quotations in our research paper.
  2. I love reading books filled with inspirational quotations.
  3. The speech was filled with quotations from famous leaders and writers.
  4. She likes to write down her favorite quotations in a notebook.
  5. The article included a quotation from the CEO of the company.

Quotes

  • 'To be or not to be, that is the question.' - William Shakespeare, Hamlet
  • 'I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed.' - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • 'If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.' - Albert Einstein

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