stating
word · lemma: state
/ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
/stˈeɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Saying something clearly, officially, or in a direct way, often in speech or writing.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or official contexts. Common with phrases like 'stating the facts', 'stating your name'. Different from 'say/tell' because it's more about expressing information clearly and explicitly. Not typically used for casual conversation.
Spanish: afirmar - declarar - manifestarPortuguese (BR): afirmar - declarar - exporPortuguese (PT): afirmar - declarar - exporChinese (Simplified): 陈述 - 声明Chinese (Traditional): 陳述 - 聲明Hindi: बताना - बयान करनाArabic: ذكر - التصريحBengali: উল্লেখ করা - নির্দিষ্টভাবে বলাRussian: заявлять - формулироватьJapanese: 述べる - 明言するVietnamese: trình bày - phát biểuKorean: 진술하다 - 명확히 밝히다Turkish: belirtmek - ifade etmekUrdu: بیان کرنا - واضح طور پر کہناIndonesian: menyatakan - mengemukakan
Example Sentences
Just stating the facts, nothing personal.
natural
She is stating the rules of the game.
basic
He is stating his opinion in the meeting.
basic
Please begin by stating your name.
basic
There's no harm in stating your case clearly.
natural
He kept stating that he was innocent, over and over.
natural