stated
word · lemma: state
/ˈsteɪtɪd/
STAY-tid
/stˈeɪtɪd/
STAY-tid
Definition
Said something officially, clearly, or in a formal way; expressed or mentioned directly.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in formal or written contexts (reports, instructions, legal documents). Common collocations include 'as stated above', 'the stated reason', 'previously stated'. Do not confuse with 'say' or 'tell', which are less formal.
Spanish: declarado - expresadoPortuguese (BR): declarado - afirmadoPortuguese (PT): declarado - afirmadoChinese (Simplified): 陈述的 - 声明的Chinese (Traditional): 陳述的 - 聲明的Hindi: कहा गया - घोषित किया गयाArabic: مُصرّح به - مذكورBengali: উক্ত - ঘোষিত - উল্লেখিতRussian: заявленный - указанный - изложенныйJapanese: 述べられた - 明記されたVietnamese: đã nêu - đã ghi rõKorean: 명시된 - 진술된Turkish: belirtilen - ifade edilenUrdu: بیان کردہ - واضح کردہIndonesian: dinyatakan - disebutkan
Example Sentences
The rules were stated in the letter.
basic
It is stated that all visitors must sign in.
basic
Her opinion was clearly stated in the email she sent to everyone.
natural
He stated his name clearly at the beginning of the meeting.
basic
As stated earlier, the office will be closed on Friday.
natural
The stated purpose of the project is to help local businesses.
natural