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to make a bold statement

to make a bold statement

1 4.6
To say or show something that attracts attention and shows confidence
  • phrasal verb
translation icon : hacer una declaración audaz
  • In her speech, she made a bold statement advocating for equal rights for all members of society.

Examples

  • They made a bold statement about a very specific idea and got people's attention in an unexpected and memorable way.

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  • Meireles makes a bold statement with his art, commenting on the money-based construction of missions and cathedrals.

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  • During the press conference, the director made a bold statement about the importance of climate change.

  • The new advertising campaign aims to make a bold statement that challenges traditional beauty standards.

Synonyms

to assert
vsto make a bold statement
229 3.9

To clearly and firmly say your needs or opinions

is bolder and aims more to attract attention than that
to proclaim
vsto make a bold statement
  • Formal
229 5.3

To officially announce something to the public

is less formal and more about strong personal confidence and style
to speak out
vsto make a bold statement
220 3.4

To say your opinion or feelings openly even when it is difficult

is more about making a confident, attention grabbing declaration
to speak up
vsto make a bold statement
  • Informal
135 3.1

Give your opinion clearly and firmly even when it is difficult

is stronger and more deliberately designed to attract attention
to make a statement
vsto make a bold statement
125 3.8

To show an opinion in public by what you wear or do

is more forceful, confident, and attention seeking than that
to avow
vsto make a bold statement
  • Formal
4 7.6

To say something openly, often in a formal way

is less formal but more designed to grab attention and impress
to asseverate
vsto make a bold statement
  • Formal
9.9

To say something firmly and seriously

is similarly strong but more aimed at making a striking impression
to blazon out
vsto make a bold statement
9.3

To tell many people about something in a showy way

is equally attention seeking but focuses more on a clear idea
to come it strong
vsto make a bold statement
  • UK
9.9

Speak or act in a strong, confident way, often bragging

is confident and attention seeking but without exaggeration or boast

Antonyms

to keep quiet
90 2.5

To say nothing or not tell a secret

How Bold

to proclaim
  • Formal
229 5.3
to make a bold statement
1 4.6
to state
∞ 1.6
to hint
136 2.0

Surface Forms

make a bold statement infinitive
made a bold statement past
made a bold statement past participle
making a bold statement present participle
makes a bold statement third person singular

Morphology

make + a + bold + statement

The meaning is directly compositional: 'make' (produce/perform) + 'a bold statement' (a confident, attention‑grabbing utterance). 'Make a statement' is a common pattern and the adjective 'bold' transparently modifies 'statement', so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words can infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

Make a bold statement may come from writing, where bold letters are thicker and used to make a statement 'stand out' on the page. So, to make a bold statement means to say or do something clear and strong that gets people's attention.