CEFR B1

quoted

verb

Meaning

Repeated someone else's words, often in writing, to support a point or show what was said.

Examples

The lawyer quoted a previous court ruling to support her argument.
She quoted Shakespeare in her speech to add a touch of class.

Synonyms: cited, recounted, referenced

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quoted (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈkwoʊtɪd/

Definition

Repeated someone else's words, often in writing, to support a point or show what was said.

Examples

The lawyer quoted a previous court ruling to support her argument.
She quoted Shakespeare in her speech to add a touch of class.
He quoted the price of the car, but it was too high for me.

How to Use quoted

quote from (prepositional phrase): To repeat words from a specific source. — "She quoted directly from the novel."
quote as (prepositional phrase): To describe or refer to someone or something in a particular way. — "He was quoted as saying he would resign."

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