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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