Synonyms for

Quote

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

Definition

to repeat or copy out (a passage or remark) exactly or nearly, typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker

Synonyms & similar words

citation quotation invertedcomma quotationmark cite cite repeat recite paraphrase reproduce echo mimic imitate copy emulate quotation excerpt passage citation reference saying proverb adage maxim aphorism

Synonyms by register

Formal

reproduce recite extract excerpt

Informal

say tell repeat paraphrase

Literary

recount proclaim utter

Antonyms

cite originate create invent author compose

Common collocations

  • quote someone
  • quote a passage
  • quote prices
  • quote a price
  • quote directly
  • quote accurately
  • quote from memory
  • quote a figure

Word family

noun quotation
verb quote
adjective quotable

Usage note

When used as a verb, 'quote' often refers to repeating someone else's words exactly. As a noun, it refers to the words themselves or the act of repeating them. Be mindful of plagiarism when quoting sources.

Example sentences

  1. I will quote a line from my favorite book.
  2. The teacher asked the students to quote a sentence from the story.
  3. He likes to quote famous people in his conversations.
  4. She always quotes her mother's advice.
  5. The journalist will quote the president's speech in the article.

Quotes

  • 'The best way to predict the future is to invent it.' - Alan Kay
  • 'Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.' - W.B. Yeats
  • 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do.' - Steve Jobs

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words