Stated: meaning, definitions and examples

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stated

[ steɪtɪd ]

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formal

To express something clearly and definitely in speech or writing.

Synonyms

announce, assert, declare

Examples of usage

She stated her opinion on the matter at the meeting.
The witness stated that he saw the suspect at the scene of the crime.

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legal

To formally present information in a legal document or proceeding.

Synonyms

enumerate, indicate, specify

Examples of usage

The contract clearly states the terms of the agreement.
The judge requested that the witness state their name for the record.

Translations

Translations of the word "stated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afirmado

🇮🇳 बताया गया

🇩🇪 angegeben

🇮🇩 dinyatakan

🇺🇦 заявлений

🇵🇱 stwierdzony

🇯🇵 述べられた (述べられた)

🇫🇷 déclaré

🇪🇸 declarado

🇹🇷 belirtilen

🇰🇷 명시된

🇸🇦 مُصرَّح به

🇨🇿 uvedený

🇸🇰 uvedený

🇨🇳 声明的

🇸🇮 naveden

🇮🇸 staðfest

🇰🇿 айтылған

🇬🇪 განცხადებული

🇦🇿 bildirilmiş

🇲🇽 declarado

Word origin

The word 'stated' originated from the Latin word 'stare', meaning 'to stand'. Over time, it evolved into the Middle English word 'staten', which eventually became 'state' in Modern English. The verb form 'stated' emerged in the 17th century with the meaning of expressing something clearly and formally.