Definitions of quote:

  • noun:   a passage or expression that is quoted or cited
  • noun:   a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else
  • verb:   put quote marks around
  • verb:   repeat a passage from
    Example: "He quoted the Bible to her"
  • verb:   refer to for illustration or proof
    Example: "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior"
  • verb:   name the price of
    Example: "Quote prices for cars"