Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

requote

verb

/riːˈkwəʊt/

Definition

To quote something again or to repeat a previous quote, often in a different context or with a different emphasis.

Examples

The speaker decided to requote a famous line to emphasize her point.
In her essay, she chose to requote the original text for clarity.
During the meeting, he had to requote the financial figures to ensure everyone was on the same page.

Meaning

Requote refers to the act of repeating or restating a quote, which may involve providing additional context or updating the quote to reflect new information.