quotes

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Definitions

noun

A quotation; a statement attributed to a person.
A quotation mark.
A summary of work to be done with a set price.“After going over the hefty quotes, the board decided it was cheaper to have the project executed by its own staff.”
A price set for a financial security or commodity.

verb

To repeat the exact words of (a person).“The writer quoted the president.”
To repeat (the exact words of a person).“The writer quoted the president's speech.”
To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.
(Commerce) To name the current price, notably of a financial security.

Related words

Synonyms

cite quotation quotation mark inverted comma estimate summons offer offering price cites citation award rates bid bids tender

Antonyms

end quote unquote

Associated

quote stanza scripture saying verse poem unnamed attributed quoted passage shakespeare

Rhymes

anecdotes connotes denotes promotes goats wild oats totes keynotes motes banknotes

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