Meaning Of Quote

v. t.

To cite, as a passage from some author; to name, repeat, or adduce, as a passage from an author or speaker, by way of authority or illustration; as, to quote a passage from Homer.

v. t.

To cite a passage from; to name as the authority for a statement or an opinion; as, to quote Shakespeare.

v. t.

To name the current price of.

v. t.

To notice; to observe; to examine.

v. t.

To set down, as in writing.

n.

A note upon an author.