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noun | verb statestate1 /steɪt/ ●●● S1 W1 noun ETYMOLOGYstate1Origin: 1100-1200 Old French estat, from Latin status, from the past participle of stare to stand ► state of mind Exercise can improve your state of mind (=the way you think and feel). ► somebody’s mental/emotional/physical state The poem is a reflection of her mental state. ► in a ... state Our schools are in a terrible state (=their condition is bad). ► a state of war/siege The two countries are still officially in a state of war. ► state employees/property/regulations etc. Most state employees will have the day off. ► state-owned/state-funded/state-subsidized etc. the state-run pension plan ► member states Not all member states of the EU joined the currency union. ► a democratic/totalitarian etc. state (=with that type of government) China is still a Communist state. ► matters/affairs of state (=the business of the government) ► state visit The Queen will visit Texas as part of her official state visit. ► sad/strange/worrisome etc. state of affairs How is he dealing with this confusing state of affairs? ► working myself into a state I knew I was working myself into a state, but I couldn’t stop worrying. THESAURUS an area of land that is controlled by its own government, king, etc.► country an area of land that is controlled by its own government, king, etc.: Russia is a big country. He is from a foreign country. ► nation a country, its people, and its government: The U.S. is still the most powerful nation in the world. ► state a country with a government. Used especially when considering its political and economic structures: Switzerland became an independent state in 1499. ► power a country that is very strong and important: Germany is a major industrial power in Europe. ► land a distant country or place. Used especially in literature: Lessing’s books describe her many journeys to foreign lands. ► realm a country ruled over by a king or queen. Used especially in stories: The king tried to treat all the people in the realm fairly. 1CONDITION [countable] the mental, emotional, or physical condition that someone or something is in at a particular time: When the gas cools, it condenses back to its liquid state.state of We were in a state of shock afterward. Exercise can improve your state of mind (=the way you think and feel).somebody’s mental/emotional/physical state The poem is a reflection of her mental state. Our schools are in a terrible state (=their condition is bad).a state of war/siege The two countries are still officially in a state of war. → see also state of emergency2PART OF A COUNTRY [countable] social studies, politics one of the areas with limited law-making powers that together make up a country controlled by a central government, such as the U.S.: state of the state of Iowa the state governmentstate employees/property/regulations etc. Most state employees will have the day off.state-owned/state-funded/state-subsidized etc. the state-run pension plan3COUNTRY [countable] social studies, politics formal a country considered as a political organization: Not all member states of the EU joined the currency union.a democratic/totalitarian etc. state (=with that type of government) China is still a Communist state.► see thesaurus at country1 → see also police state4GOVERNMENT [singular, uncountable] (also the State) social studies, politics the government or political organization of a country: It is the duty of the state to pass laws for the common good.matters/affairs of state (=the business of the government) → see also head of state, welfare state5OFFICIAL CEREMONIES [uncountable] social studies, politics the official ceremonies and events relating to governments and rulers: The Queen will visit Texas as part of her official state visit. → see also lie in state at lie1 (13)6a state of affairs a situation: sad/strange/worrisome etc. state of affairs How is he dealing with this confusing state of affairs?7in/into a state spoken being or becoming very nervous, anxious, or excited: I knew I was working myself into a state, but I couldn’t stop worrying.8the state of play the position reached in an activity or process that has not finished yet: I can’t comment on the state of play in the negotiations.[Origin: 1100–1200 Old French estat, from Latin status, from the past participle of stare to stand] noun | verb statestate2 ●●○ S3 W3 verb [transitive] VERB TABLEstate |
| Present | I, you, we, they | state | | he, she, it | states | | Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | stated | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have stated | | he, she, it | has stated | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had stated | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will state | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have stated |
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| Present | I | am stating | | he, she, it | is stating | | you, we, they | are stating | | Past | I, he, she, it | was stating | | you, we, they | were stating | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been stating | | he, she, it | has been stating | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been stating | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be stating | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been stating |
► stating the obvious To say the city has serious problems is stating the obvious (=saying something that is already clear). THESAURUSexpress in words► say to use particular words to tell someone a thought, opinion, explanation, etc.: What did you say? “I don’t care,” he said. ► mention to say something but without giving many details: He mentioned that he saw you yesterday. ► add to say something more about something: Is there anything you’d like to add? ► express formal to say how you feel about something: Her mother expressed concern about how Lisa was doing in school. ► point out to say something that other people had not noticed or thought of: “It’s upside down,” Liz pointed out. ► remark (also observe formal) to say what you have noticed about something: She remarked that the process had been difficult for everyone. ► specify formal to say something in an exact and detailed way: He did not specify how many jobs would be cut. ► state formal to say something publicly or officially, in a clear way: The police officer stated that the driver had been speeding. ► announce to tell people officially something that was not known before or that people were waiting to hear: At the meeting, the company’s president announced that they would be building a new factory in Detroit. ► declare formal to say something very firmly. You can also use declare when someone officially states something: “I won’t go!” she declared. The announcer declared that the games had begun. ► exclaim to say something loudly and suddenly: “Your house is so beautiful!” she exclaimed. ► blurt out to say something suddenly and without thinking: Peter blurted out the news before we could stop him. ► utter formal to say something, usually one word or a few words. Used especially in writing: No one uttered a word. ► whisper to say something very quietly: “Is the baby asleep?” she whispered. ► mumble/mutter to say something quietly so that your words are not clear, for example when you are annoyed or embarrassed: “It’s not fair,” she muttered. ► murmur to say something in a soft slow gentle voice: He murmured words of love. ► stammer/stutter to speak with a lot of pauses and repeated sounds, because you have a speech problem, or because you are nervous or excited: Eric stammered his thanks, and blushed. ► snap to suddenly say something in an angry way: “I’ll just do it myself!” Anna snapped. ► growl to say something in a low angry voice: “Shut up,” he growled. ► snarl to say something in a mean angry way: “Get out of here!” he snarled. 1to formally say or write a piece of information or your opinion: Please state your full name for the record.state (that) He stated that his department was not responsible for the mistake. To say the city has serious problems is stating the obvious (=saying something that is already clear).► see thesaurus at say12if a document, newspaper, ticket, etc. states information, it contains the information written clearly: The receipt clearly states that refunds are not allowed. |