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state
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- pronunciation:
- steIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the condition of a person or thing.
The old house was in a bad state after the terrible storm.- synonyms:
- condition
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| definition 2: |
a particular condition of your mind or emotions.
Happiness is a pleasant state.She was in a sad state after reading the letter.- synonyms:
- mood
- similar words:
- condition
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| definition 3: |
an area of land that has a government and is part of a group that together make up a country.
America has fifty states. |
| related words: |
country, order, place, temper |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
states, stating, stated |
| definition: |
to say or write something that you believe, usually in a strong, confident way.
She stated her opinion.He stated that he would never get married again.- synonyms:
- declare
- similar words:
- announce, claim, express, present, pronounce, put, relate, report, tell, write
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| related words: |
argue |
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