stated

Examples

• All

• That was a well stated summary of that topic.

• And I think that the Occupy movement has been very clear about a stated principle of non violence.

• And not exactly as stated, but similar.

• Strategy simply stated, at least for me, does two things.

• So the way it was stated is on one side of this argument.

• So again, as stated in the review, thick in name only.

• One is that the actual stated reason is true.

• Certainly Hillary Clinton has has had this as a stated interest.

  Harvard University

• He gave a well-stated explanation of the complex issue during the meeting.

• As stated in the report, the findings were significant for future research.

Synonyms

S

to say

vsstated

∞ 1.0

Speak words to show information or feelings

tends to be more formal and often appears in writing or speeches

D

to declare

vsstated

• Formal

937 3.7

To officially tell other people or officials about something

is often clear and formal but can be private or internal too

S

to state

vsstated

225 1.6

To say or write something clearly and officially

is the same idea but often highlights plain clarity over formality

P

to proclaim

vsstated

• Formal

172 5.3

To officially announce something to the public

is similarly formal but can be less public and more direct

S

said

vsstated

• Formal

150 6.7

A person or thing mentioned earlier, often in legal documents

is similar but emphasizes clear expression rather than referencing prior mention

S

to specify

vsstated

123 3.5

To give clear, exact details about something

is more general, aiming to declare clearly rather than itemize details

E

explicit

vsstated

101 4.8

Clear and detailed so there is no confusion

is similar but less focused on giving full detailed clarity

S

to set forth

vsstated

• Formal

36 4.2

To state something clearly in writing or speech

is similar but may be used more casually or less ceremonially

S

specified

vsstated

• Formal

34 4.1

Clearly and exactly said or written, for example on a form

is broader, focusing on clear declaration rather than listing specifics

A

announced

vsstated

24 1.6

Made public so many people know about it

focuses on clarity or formal expression rather than wide public release

D

declared

vsstated

19 3.0

Openly stated or officially announced

is used for clear expression but not necessarily public announcement

A

avowed

vsstated

• Formal

12 6.5

Said in public and not hidden

is about clear expression generally rather than open personal admission

C

to clearly state

vsstated

7 2.7

Say or write something so people have no doubt

is similar but adds a formal or official sense rather than only clarity

E

expressed

vsstated

3 3.2

Words or actions make it clear

leans more toward formal or official declaration than general communication

A

asserted

vsstated

1 4.2

Said to be true without proof

is a clear, formal expression but not necessarily confident assertion

U

uttered

vsstated

1 3.4

Said out loud

focuses more on formal, possibly written expression rather than speech alone

V

verbalized

vsstated

• US

1 4.5

Put into words rather than shown by actions

adds a formal or declared quality beyond simple verbal expression

A

to asseverate

vsstated

• Formal

1 9.9

To say something firmly and seriously

is clearer in formality but less focused on forceful emphasis

Antonyms

A

ambiguous

67 6.3

Not clear because it can have more than one meaning

How Clear

explicit

101 4.8

declared

19 3.0

stated

984 2.7

unstated

7 5.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology