Synonyms for

Quoting

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

Definition

to repeat or copy out a group of words from a text or speech

Synonyms & similar words

cite quote citing reciting paraphrasing repeating echoing reproducing restating saying extracting copying pasting transcribing mimicking emulating imitating apeing simulating mirroring

Synonyms by register

Formal

citing referencing adducing reciting

Informal

saying telling repeating mentioning

Literary

echoing reiterating parroting

Antonyms

originating creating authoring composing generating inventing

Common collocations

  • quoting someone directly
  • quoting verbatim
  • quoting out of context
  • quoting a passage
  • quoting prices
  • quoting statistics
  • quoting an expert

Word family

noun quotation
verb quote
adjective quotable

Usage note

When quoting directly, it is essential to use quotation marks. 'Quoting' can also refer to stating a price or estimate.

Example sentences

  1. He was quoting Shakespeare in his speech.
  2. She is always quoting her favorite movies.
  3. He was caught quoting a famous line from a movie during his presentation.
  4. The teacher asked us to use quotes in our essay and to properly cite our sources.
  5. She was quoting the Bible to prove her point in the argument.

Quotes

  • "I'm not a businessman; I'm a business, man." - Jay-Z
  • "Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi
  • "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." - Muhammad Ali

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