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Stated

Verb / ˈsteɪtɪd / Another word for stated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

expressed or declared something clearly and in detail

Synonyms & similar words

express say declared state tell putforward posit submit expressed articulated voiced said uttered pronounced announced declared proclaimed asserted affirmed averred avowed maintained contended argued presented

Synonyms by register

Formal

declared asserted articulated expressed

Informal

said told mentioned put

Literary

avowed proclaimed doth say

Antonyms

unstated unspoken implied suggested hinted concealed withheld

Common collocations

  • stated clearly
  • stated explicitly
  • stated directly
  • stated that
  • stated his case
  • stated intention
  • stated facts
  • stated opinion

Word family

noun statement
verb state
adjective stated
adverb statedly

Usage note

The past participle 'stated' is often used to describe something that has been formally or clearly communicated. It is generally more formal than 'said'.

Example sentences

  1. He stated his name and address to the police officer.
  2. The teacher stated the rules of the classroom on the first day of school.
  3. She stated that she would not be attending the party.
  4. The company stated their mission statement on their website.
  5. He stated his case to the judge in the courtroom.

Quotes

  • I have stated for the record that I am a conservative, and I am a Republican. - Sarah Palin
  • I have stated that racism is not a reason to vote for or against a nominee. - Cory Booker
  • I have stated my commitment to a process that will lead to independence, not a process that will lead to a status quo. - Alex Salmond

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