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quoted

The correct spelling is quoted.

How to pronounce quoted

/ˈkwəʊtɪd/
verb

IPA: /ˈkwəʊtɪd/

Say it like: Kwo-ted

The correct spelling is quoted. To repeat the exact words of (a person). For example: "The writer quoted the president."

Usage Examples

The writer quoted the president.

The writer quoted the president's speech.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To repeat the exact words of (a person).
  2. 2.To repeat (the exact words of a person).
  3. 3.To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.
  4. 4.(Commerce) To name the current price, notably of a financial security.
  5. 5.To indicate verbally or by equivalent means the start of a quotation.

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