Past tense of the verb 'state,' meaning to express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.
He stated his opinion on the matter.
The report stated that the company had made a profit.
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The phonetic transcription of "stated" is /ˈsteɪtɪd/ in British English and /ˈsteɪtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.
Synonyms for "stated": articulated.
Example usage of "stated": "The rules are clearly stated on the form.". More examples on the page.