quote

Meanings

• Noun

  A statement or expression regarded as representing a particular opinion or judgment.

  - "The quote from Mark Twain, 'The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.'"
  - "In her speech, the politician used a powerful quote to inspire her audience."

• Noun

  A passage that is quoted or reproduced from a source.

  - "The quote from Shakespeare's Hamlet, 'To be, or not to be: that is the question.', is famous for its philosophical implications."
  - "The quote from the Declaration of Independence, 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...', is a cornerstone of American democracy."

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Pronunciation

1. /kwəʊt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

end quote , unquote

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Synonyms

cite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quote
note , mote , float , coat , moat , boat

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Variants

List of all variants of quote that leads to same result
quote , quoted , quoter , quoters , quotes , quoting , quote as saying , quote someone on , quote you on that , quote , unquote , pull quote

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'quota' meaning 'how much'. In English, it began to be used as a verb meaning 'to cite' in the 15th century and as a noun meaning 'a citation' in the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The longest quote in the English language is a single sentence from Herman Melville's Moby Dick, which is 3,259 words long.

2. The term 'quote' is often used interchangeably with the term 'quotation'.

3. Quotes have been used in art, such as Andy Warhol's series of Marilyn Monroe portraits, which are based on quotes from interviews with the actress.

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Related Concepts

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1. Citation: A reference to a source or author in academic writing or research.

2. Proverb: A simple and short saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

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Culture

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Quotes have been used throughout history to express wisdom, inspire, and convey emotions. They can be found in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For example, the quote from Maya Angelou, 'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.', is a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy and compassion.

How to Memorize "quote"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the word 'quote' written out in large letters. Visualize a book with the word 'quote' written on its cover.
   - Create a mental image of a person quoting something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quote' with the idea of a citation or a famous saying.
   - Think of a time when you were inspired by a quote.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'quote' with a memorable phrase, such as 'Quotes often take the form of a quote-ation mark.'

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