Quote aloud a lot (5)
I believe the answer is:
sight
'a lot' is the definition.
(I know this)
'quote aloud' is the wordplay.
'quote' becomes 'cite' (synonyms).
'aloud' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'cite' sounds like 'SIGHT'.
(Other definitions for sight that I've seen before include "View" , "Spot - eyesore" , "Spectacle; aiming aid" , "Glimpse" , "A great many" .)