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Meaning of Quoted
The primary meaning of the word "Quoted" is to repeat or copy out someone's words, especially in order to express agreement or to provide evidence.
Definitions
- To repeat or copy out someone's words, especially in order to express agreement or to provide evidence
- * To mention someone's words or ideas, typically in order to support or illustrate a point
- * To repeat or recite someone's words, often with the intention of emphasizing or drawing attention to them
Etymology of Quoted
The word "Quoted" comes from the Old French word "coter", meaning "to mark with a note", which is derived from the Latin word "quotare", meaning "to mark with a number"
Historically, the word "Quoted" was used to refer to the act of marking or noting a passage of text, often with the intention of referencing or citing it
Example Uses
- The professor quoted the famous scientist in her lecture to illustrate a key point
- * The author quoted several experts in the field to support her argument
- * The student quoted the dictionary definition to clarify the meaning of the word
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
misquoted
unquoted
unreferenced
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