quote
//kwoʊt//
Verb
quoteInfinitive
quotePresent tense
quotedPast tense
quotedPast participle
quotingPresent participle
quotesThird-person singular
1
to repeat or copy out words from a text or speech written or spoken by another person
She quoted a line from Shakespeare in her speech.
2
to mention something as evidence or an example in support of an argument
She quoted several studies to support her argument.
3
to give someone an estimated price for a job or service
The builder quoted us $5,000 for the renovation.
Noun
quoteSingular
quotesPlural
1
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
The article began with a quote from Shakespeare.
2
an estimate of the cost of a job or service provided by a contractor or company
We received three quotes for the kitchen renovation.
3
quotation marks
Put the title in quotes.