"Quote" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Quote" Meaning

A direct or indirect repetition of a person's words, by that person or another, without adopting them as one's own; a statement or phrase used to remark on what someone else has said.

"Quote" Examples

Usage Examples for "quote"

1. Quoting someone in a conversation

"I love that movie," she said, "it's a masterpiece in every way."

2. Quoting a famous person

Albert Einstein once said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."

3. Quoting a text in writing

To show approval or support, she gave a quote: "I'm glad I read this; it's really made me think."

4. Quoting a movie or book in a discussion

In the classic film Jaws, the shark hunter Quint quotes a terrifying: "You're gonna need a bigger boat," line.

5. Repeating someone's words

As he nodded at the article, he claimed: "This person really gets it right, they 'The truth is, most students learn more from their direct experiences than from textbooks and lectures.'"