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Stating

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

Definition

Stating means expressing something clearly and definitely in speech or writing.

Synonyms & similar words

express say state tell putforward posit submit declaring expressing announcing asserting averring avouching avowing claiming maintaining proclaiming professing affirming alleging averaging contending insisting pretending pronouncing saying telling

Synonyms by register

Formal

asserting declaring professing articulating

Informal

saying telling putting mentioning

Literary

avowing proclaiming uttering

Antonyms

concealing denying disputing hiding refuting withholding

Common collocations

  • stating the facts
  • stating clearly
  • stating the obvious
  • stating an opinion
  • stating that
  • stating his case
  • stating the purpose

Word family

noun statement
verb state
adjective stated
adverb statedly

Usage note

While 'stating' is neutral, be mindful of context. 'Stating the obvious' can sometimes sound dismissive.

Example sentences

  1. I am stating that it is raining outside.
  2. She was stating her ideas to the class.
  3. He was stating his opinion about the new policy.
  4. The lawyer was stating his case in front of the judge.
  5. The teacher was stating the rules of the classroom.

Quotes

  • "Stating what you believe and what you stand for is becoming more and more difficult." - Shaquille O'Neal
  • "I'm stating that I'm a construct of social norms and expectations." - Will Arnett
  • "I'm just stating the facts." - Bobby Davro

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