quote meaning and definition

QUOTE noun

Definition of quote (noun)

1. a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else
   • synonyms: inverted comma, quotation mark
2. a passage or expression that is quoted or cited
   • synonyms: citation, quotation

QUOTE verb

Definition of quote (verb)

1. repeat a passage from
   • "He quoted the Bible to her"
   • synonyms: cite
2. name the price of
   • "quote prices for cars"
3. refer to for illustration or proof
   • "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior"
   • synonyms: cite
4. put quote marks around
   • "Here the author is quoting his colleague"