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state

/steɪt/ verb B2
  1. To declare to be a fact. (transitive) · He stated that he was willing to help.
  2. To make known. (transitive) · State your intentions.

He/she/it states · Past stated · Past participle stated · -ing form stating

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Verb forms

Base form
state
He/she/it
states
Past
stated
Past participle
stated
-ing form
stating

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The room was in its normal state, and in it I passed an instructive quarter of an hour.”
The Valley of Fear, p. 82 · C1
“Well, Decapitator, Guardian of the State, Royalist, Brutus, what is the matter?” said one.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 81 · C1
“Well, state your case, Mr.
The Valley of Fear, p. 37 · C1
Some deviltry is intended against one Douglas, whoever he may be, residing as stated, a rich country gentleman.
The Valley of Fear, p. 9 · C1

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