2state verb
states; stat·ed; stat·ing [+ obj] 1 : to express (something) formally in speech or writing
▪ The lawyer will state the facts of the case. ▪ He stated his name in full. ▪ I was merely stating an opinion. ▪ “This is a difficult situation,” he stated simply. ▪ Please state the purpose of your visit. ▪ I'd like to state for the record that I disagree with the board's decision. ▪ For the reasons stated above, I hereby withdraw from the competition. ▪ She accused me of stating the obvious. [=telling people things they already know] 2 : to give (specific information, instructions, rules, etc.) in writing
▪ The rules clearly state that you can only draw one card. — often used as (be) stated ▪ The rules of the contest are stated at the bottom of the page. ▪ You must comply with the terms as stated [=written, specified] in the contract.
▪ The lawyer will state the facts of the case. ▪ He stated his name in full. ▪ I was merely stating an opinion. ▪ “This is a difficult situation,” he stated simply. ▪ Please state the purpose of your visit. ▪ I'd like to state for the record that I disagree with the board's decision. ▪ For the reasons stated above, I hereby withdraw from the competition. ▪ She accused me of stating the obvious. [=telling people things they already know]
▪ The rules clearly state that you can only draw one card. — often used as (be) stated ▪ The rules of the contest are stated at the bottom of the page. ▪ You must comply with the terms as stated [=written, specified] in the contract.
