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stated

verb

Form of state , past tense of state.

Simple meaning

To declare to be a fact.

Pronunciation

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staytuhd

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsteɪtəd

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. past tense of state

    To declare to be a fact.

  2. past tense of state

    To make known.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

This meaning: To declare to be a fact.

Used this way, stated is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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stated aboveclearly statedcourt statedstated earlierpreviously statedstated before

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

Grammatical variations of the same word.

  • statenounBase word

    The territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • statornounPerson or profession · specialist

    Mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves.

  • statementnounDerived noun

    A message that is stated or declared.

  • staticnounDerived noun

    A crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference.

  • statuarynounDerived noun · specialist

    Statues collectively.

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