State (Verb)
Meaning 1
Indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.; "Can you express this distance in kilometers?".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The result can only be state in whole dollars.
- The fraction can be state as a ratio of 3 to 4.
- Can you state this distance in kilometers.
- We can also state the area as 25 square units.
- She was asked to state the problem in her own words.
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Meaning 2
Express in words; "He said that he wanted to marry her"; "tell me what is bothering you"; "state your opinion"; "state your name".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Can you please state your business here.
- State your name and social security number for verification.
- The politician was asked to state her views on climate change during the debate.
- The professor asked the student to clearly state the main argument of the essay.
- Please state the reason for your absence from the meeting last week.
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- Reply
- Preface
- Mention
- Vocalize
- Premise
- Supply
- Observe
- Summarise
- Represent
- Remark
- Introduce
- Respond
- Enunciate
- Sum
- Sum Up
- Vocalise
- Append
- Declare
- Lay Out
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Meaning 3
Put before; "I submit to you that the accused is guilty".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- I state to the court that the witness's alibi is questionable.
- She states to the committee that the new policy is not beneficial to the community.
- He states to the judge that he did not commit the crime.
- The mayor states to the press that the city is preparing for a natural disaster.
- She will state to the board that the company's financial situation is severe.