to clearly state
34
2.7
- phrasal verb
:
dejar claro
- It's been on my mind for probably the last month or two, but it became apparent to me that we needed to clearly state our position.
- clearly state objectives
- clearly state goals
- clearly state expectations
In fact, I have a piece in here where I clearly state, bear in mind, I am not a historian, right?
- In fact, I have a piece in here where I clearly state, bear in mind, I am not a historian, right?
- But one way to avoid this is to have a will that clearly states where your real property is to go once you pass away.
- And to be able to make some examples early on in your career where you clearly state and you clearly demonstrate that you're not like that I think is critical.
Examples
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The teacher will clearly state the instructions so everyone understands what to do.
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It clearly states that breakfast is served between 8:30 and 10:30.
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In fact, I have a piece in here where I clearly state, bear in mind, I am not a historian, right?
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The rules should clearly state expectations for student behavior in a positive manner.
Academic text (2001) -
The first suggestion is to establish clearly stated goals and objectives for the festival.
Academic text (1992) -
Reviewers have found the program's learning goals to be challenging, appropriate, and clearly stated.
Academic text (2002) -
The authors clearly state the educational and civic agendas of their projects.
Academic text (2017) -
You know that the by-laws of our club clearly state that the president and not the secretary-treasurer should be the first Welcomer on the scene.
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In the meeting, she clearly states her expectations for the project moving forward.
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The contract clearly states the terms of the agreement for both parties.
Synonyms
∞
1.6
To say or write something clearly and officially
545
3.4
Say something so other people understand what you mean
252
1.0
To make the shape or edges of something clear
248
3.3
To make something clear so others can understand it
207
3.2
To explain something clearly and in detail
118
3.5
To give clear, exact details about something
79
3.5
To explain something clearly and in detail
29
4.2
To state something clearly in writing or speech
11
6.8
To explain something so it is easy to understand
8
5.8
To state an idea clearly so people understand
5
6.8
To describe something clearly and in detail
1
7.7
To make something clear by removing confusion
Antonyms
How Clear
79
3.5
34
2.7
248
3.3
∞
1.6
∞
3.0
∞
2.1
136
2.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: the adverb 'clearly' simply modifies the verb 'state' to indicate saying something in an unambiguous way. This adverb+verb pattern is a common, transparent construction across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Clearly state comes from the simple image of making words easy to see: to clear is to remove what hides something and to state is to say it. So, clearly state means 'to say something in a way that is easy to understand' and leave 'no doubt'.