Definition
Indicates the beginning and end of a direct quote, often used when the speaker is repeating someone else's words, especially when expressing disagreement or skepticism.
The politician stated, quote, "We will make the country great again," unquote.
He told me, quote, "I've never seen anything like it," unquote, but he didn't seem surprised.
She claimed, quote, "It was definitely an accident," unquote, but I didn't believe her.