Synonyms for

Quotes

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

Definition

Quotes are sentences or phrases that someone else has said or written that are repeated by someone else.

Synonyms & similar words

cite quote invertedcomma quotationmark quotation citation sayings citations excerpts mottos maxims proverbs phrases adages remarks observations catchphrases quips aphorisms utterances comments repetitions recitations echoes paraphrases reiterations

Synonyms by register

Formal

citations references excerpts

Informal

lines bits sayings

Literary

utterances pronouncements

Antonyms

original source direct primary unattributed

Common collocations

  • direct quotes
  • famous quotes
  • opening quotes
  • closing quotes
  • quote marks
  • quote a source
  • quote someone

Word family

noun quote
verb quote
adjective quotable

Usage note

As a noun, 'quotes' often refers to the punctuation marks used to enclose direct speech or text. As a verb, it means to repeat or copy someone's words.

Example sentences

  1. She wrote down some of her favorite quotes by Maya Angelou.
  2. He likes to start his speeches with a famous quote.
  3. The teacher asked the students to find a quote from a book and write it down.
  4. She made a poster with an inspirational quote to hang in her room.
  5. The newspaper article had several quotes from people who witnessed the event.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Peter Drucker
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • Be the change you wish to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi

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