Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with state in American Collocation
state
verb
transitive
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
clearly
You should clearly state the complaint and the action you expect to put it right.
in a definite way
She stated categorically that that was not true.
in public
The Chairman of the Council has stated publicly that the shop is an asset to the town.
in a simple or brief way
First I will briefly state the nature of the question.
in a confident way
The article boldly states that UK taxpayers are losing out.
in an official context
In the document, they formally state their commitment to a democratic constitution.
many times
The Bible repeatedly states that God is the creator of everything.
correctly
He correctly stated that the blood must pass from the right ventricle to the left ventricle by way of the lungs.
incorrectly
He was not the editor of the Economist in 1982, as this book wrongly states.
fact
I simply stated a fact.
intention
She has stated her intention to step down next year.
opinion or belief
The author wishes to make it clear that the opinions stated in this article are entirely personal.
reason or argument
The Disciplinary Commission has not stated the reasons for its decision.
objection
Russia has already stated its objections to the proposal.
what you want
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