Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with statement in American Collocation
statement
noun
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
official or public
An official statement from the board of directors is expected today.
clear or firm
We need a clear statement of members’ roles and responsibilities.
short
Mission statements are brief statements that summarise an organisation’s key aims.
true or accurate
Please treat the specification as a guide rather than a definitive statement.
Although this is a reasonable generalization, this statement is not true in all cases.
not true or accurate
In the face of contradictory statements about the safety of GM foods, the consumer must decide whom to believe.
She claimed that the memoranda contained defamatory statements about her mental health.
general
He made bold statements full of inaccuracies.
prepared in advance
The Chief Secretary read a prepared statement at a press conference.
legal
Affidavits are sworn statements made before the court.
shared
The manufacturers issued a shared statement.
of a particular type
The directors have a responsibility to deliver annual financial statements.
make or publish a statement
The club had to issue a statement denying that the player was about to be sold.
write a statement
You should prepare a written statement including details of your business.
agree a statement
The parties agree a joint statement and present it to the Judge.
read a statement
A White House spokesman read a statement from the President.
support or approve of a statement
The statement was welcomed by the Securities & Exchange Commission.
confirm a statement
I have been unable to verify his statement.
disagree with a statement
The survey contradicts recent statements made by the Consumers’ Union.
change a statement
In the light of Dr Hawkins ’ report, they might wish to amend their statement.
withdraw a statement
There was a fall in the proportion of victims who retracted their statement.
understand a statement in a particular way
Felicity has no sense of irony and interprets the statement literally.
refer to a statement
Later, Defence Counsel quoted a statement made by the Judge.
receive a statement
Obtain an accurate statement from the supplier as to what it actually is.
contain a statement
The report may contain certain statements with which you disagree.
intention, aim, or belief
The Corporate Policy contained a statement of intent on health and safety.
fact
Science deals with statements of fact which can be proved or disproved.
reason
This was set down in their statement of the reasons for their decision.
objection or complaint
The first formal step is a written statement of your objection.
regret
Suppose his statements of regret and repentance are sincere?