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   quote

   /kwəʊt/

   verb

   • 1. repeat or copy out (words from a text or speech written or spoken by another person): "I realized she was quoting passages from Shakespeare" Similar reciterepeatsay againreproducerestateretellechoiterateparrottakeextractexcerptderivemisquotearchaic:ingeminate
   • ▪ repeat a statement by (someone): "a military spokesman was quoted as saying that the border was now quiet"
   • ▪ mention or refer to (someone or something) to provide evidence or authority for a statement or opinion: "the examples quoted above could be multiplied from case studies from all over England" Similar citementionrefer tomake reference togivenameinstancespecifyidentifyrelaterecountenumeratelistitemizespell outallude toadduceexemplifyput forwardpoint outcall attention topresentofferadvancepropose
   • ▪ put forward or describe someone or something as being: "heavy teaching loads are often quoted as a bad influence on research"
   • 2. give someone (the estimated price of a job or service): "a garage quoted him £30" Similar estimatestatesettenderbidofferprice something at
   • ▪ name at (specified odds): "he is quoted as 9–2 favourite to score the first goal of the match"
   • 3. give (a company) a quotation or listing on a stock exchange: "a British conglomerate quoted on the London Stock Exchange"

   noun

   • 1. a quotation from a text or speech: "a quote from Wordsworth"
   • ▪ quotation marks: "use double quotes around precise phrases you wish to search for"
   • 2. a quotation giving the estimated cost for a particular job or service: "quotes from different insurance companies"
   • 3. a price offered by a market-maker for the sale or purchase of a stock or other security: "quotes for North Sea Brent were rising"
   • ▪ a quotation or listing of a company on a stock exchange.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from medieval Latin quotare, from quot ‘how many’, or from medieval Latin quota (see quota). The original sense was ‘mark a book with numbers, or with marginal references’, later ‘give a reference by page or chapter’, hence ‘cite a text or person’ (late 16th century).

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2. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › englishBBC Learning English - The English We Speak / quote ... unquote

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   3 days ago · Quote means to repeat the words that someone else has said or written. Neil Yes, and we use quotation marks before and after what someone has said when it’s written down.

3. libguides.reading.ac.uk › citing-references › quotesandparaphrasesLibGuides: Citing references: Using quotes & paraphrases

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   5 days ago · When it is appropriate to use direct quotes, these should generally be kept as brief as possible and you should show how the quote relates to the argument you are making and the assignment question. It is good practice to include the page number. Below are some examples of ways to build short quotes into your writing.

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4. readingswithhope.com › life-quotes40 Positive Life Quotes To Express Yourself and Get Inspired

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   4 days ago · Speak your truth, live authentically. This quote is a reminder to embrace honesty and express your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs openly and genuinely. Living authentically means aligning your actions and choices with your core values, rather than conforming to societal expectations or pressures.

5. en.wikiquote.org › wiki › Albert_EinsteinAlbert Einstein - Wikiquote

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   4 days ago · In The New Quotable Einstein (2005), editor Alice Calaprice suggests that two quotes attributed to Einstein which she could not find sources for, "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them" and "The world we have created today as a result of our thinking thus far has problems ...

6. www.engagebay.com › blog › motivational-quotes50+ Motivational Quotes to Ignite Your Inner Drive

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   5 days ago · Inspirational quotes allow us to reflect on our current situation and motivate ourselves to focus on what’s truly important. If you liked any motivational quotes from here, print them out and stick them to your work desk; it helps to see such quotes for inspiration every day!

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7. www.healthyplace.com › insight › quotesSelf-Confidence Quotes | HealthyPlace

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   5 days ago · Self-confidence quotes help you when your self-esteem and confidence is lagging. They can bolster your courage, remind you of your strength, and help you come out of a slump. Don't underestimate the power of self-confidence quotes to inspire you.

8. ecomposer.io › blogs › ecommerce100+ You Can Do It Quotes for Daily Motivation - EComposer

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   4 days ago · Positive quotes work best when they resonate with you. So, next time you're feeling down, find a quote that speaks to you. You might be surprised at how powerful a few words can be. 100+ You Can Do It Quotes to Brighten Your Day Here is a list of "You can do it" quotes categorized by different types of people and purposes.