Synonyms of quotes

quotes 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of quote

1

as in cites

to give as an example

I could quote to you a hundred instances in the past when you've lied to me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cites
• mentions
• references
• instances
• adduces
• sources
• documents
• represents
• specifies
• illustrates
• refers (to)
• touches (on or upon)
• exemplifies
• names
• corroborates
• bears out
• validates
• adverts (to)
• substantiates

2

as in mentions

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

quoted Thomas Jefferson's views on liberty in her paper on the American Revolution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cites
• mentions
• notes
• notices
• specifies
• indicates
• names
• instances
• refers (to)
• suggests
• touches (on or upon)
• explains
• introduces
• implies
• announces
• points (out)
• adverts (to)
• publishes
• clarifies
• drops
• hints (at)
• signals
• intimates
• infers
• pronounces
• alludes (to)
• intends
• declares
• signifies
• proclaims
• interjects
• sounds
• designates
• brings up
• spells out
• advertises
• broadcasts
• interpolates
• worms
• denominates
• insinuates
• infiltrates
• clears (up)
• elucidates
• broaches
• publicizes
• explicates
• interposes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• forgets
• neglects
• passes over
• disregards
• overlooks
• overpasses
• slights

3

as in echoes

to say after another

don't quote this to anyone, but I think we're going to Veracruz for winter vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• echoes
• repeats
• parrots
• copies
• dittos
• mouths
• reechos
• mimes
• apes
• imitates
• emulates
• mimics
• copycats

quotes

2 of 2

noun

plural of quote

as in quotations

a passage referred to, repeated, or offered as an example

he got a book of quotes from his favorite author for his birthday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quotations
• excerpts
• references
• citations
• allusions
• parts
• extracts
• sections
• lines
• snippets

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quotes

Verb

If a company guarantees results or quotes a price before reviewing your financial situation, that’s a major red flag. —Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

Then, Greg quotes some of Tommy’s writing back to him, which, for a writer, is right up there with seeing your work in print. —Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026

Ah, another Broadway musical that positions Tina Turner as a lethal iceberg, a leading man who quotes 20 year old YouTube memes and a time-traveling Céline Dion whose surreal version of a historical tragedy is so much better than the real thing. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026

This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal. —David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026

Ahead, the best life quotes to lift your spirit. —Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026

Welcome to April, quotes readers! —Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026

Reuters quotes four anonymous sources familiar with Amazon’s upcoming plans who say the brand is actively working on a new mobile phone. —James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026

The front entrance of the synagogue also features the bronze sculpture Hands of Peace by Henry Azaz, which quotes a blessing in the Book of Numbers. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026

Noun

To start, get quotes from different pest control companies and compare costs. —Ana Durrani, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026

Getting rate quotes from at least three different lenders can help these borrowers build a baseline to compare against. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026

Aside from multimedia, liveblogs are abundantly furnished with other external materials such as direct and indirect versions of official announcements, elite quotes, reports, and eyewitness accounts, often sourced via social media. —Daniel Jackson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026

Kiffin, who shares more motivational quotes and messages on X than your chronically online, middle-aged aunt, opted to tag the official football accounts of Ole Miss and Tennessee on Saturday with his latest. —Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026

The contracts are under $250,000 and require MnDOT to seek just two quotes, simplifying the normal competitive bidding process that might otherwise shut out many small shops. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026

All the shoulder pads, all the quotable quotes, an extra pump or two of girlboss feminism, and not a pulse to be found in the body — no reason for being, apart from the marketability of comfort. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026

Tim Mead, former director of public relations, when asked for his thoughts on Anderson, said that his perspective or quotes would not be as telling or as meaningful as simply watching the tape of Anderson’s three-run double that won the 2002 World Series for the Angels. —Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026

Five lender quotes can save more than $6,000. —Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026