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Statement

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

Definition

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing

Synonyms & similar words

financialstatement argument instruction command programline assertion affirmation declaration announcement assertion proclamation pronouncement affirmation avowal averment testimony evidence report account narrative description explanation elucidation disclosure admission confession manifesto

Synonyms by register

Formal

declaration assertion pronouncement utterance

Informal

saying remark comment line

Literary

proclamation dictum utterance

Antonyms

question query doubt uncertainty objection denial

Common collocations

  • make a statement
  • written statement
  • opening statement
  • closing statement
  • public statement
  • personal statement
  • clear statement
  • forceful statement

Word family

noun statement
verb state
adjective stated
adverb statedly

Usage note

A 'statement' is a formal or definitive declaration. Be mindful of its use in legal or official contexts where precision is crucial.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher asked the students to write a statement about their favorite book.
  2. The company issued a statement regarding the recent data breach.
  3. The witness gave a statement to the police about what he saw.
  4. The lawyer prepared a statement for the court.
  5. The politician's statement caused controversy.

Quotes

  • A statement is the expression, in words, of what one thinks, feels, believes, or has observed. - John Erskine
  • The power of a statement lies in the fact that it is a deep and significant reflection of a person's identity. - Ken Poirot
  • A statement, in its simplest form, is a sentence expressing an idea, opinion, or fact. - Steven Pinker

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