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Word: State
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (as a noun): partly a shortening of estate, partly from Latin status ‘manner of standing, condition’ (see status). The current verb senses date from the mid 17th century
steɪt
the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time
Short Definition:particular condition that person or thing is in at specific time
Examples:- the state of the company's finances
- we're worried about her state of mind
a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government
Short Definition:nation or territory considered as organized political community under one government
Examples:- Germany, Italy, and other European states
the civil government of a country
Short Definition:civil government of country
Examples:- services provided by the state
- state education
- a minister engaged in matters of state
- King Fahd appointed a council to advise him on affairs of state
- state-owned companies
pomp and ceremony associated with monarchy or high levels of government
Short Definition:pomp and ceremony associated with monarchy or high levels of government
Examples:- he was buried in state
a specified impression taken from an etched or engraved plate at a particular stage
Short Definition:specified impression taken from etched or engraved plate
Examples:- an oblong plate, dry point, first state of eight
Word: State
Speech Type: Verb
steɪt
express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing
Short Definition:express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing
Examples:- the report stated that more than 51 per cent of voters failed to participate
- ‘Money hasn't changed me,’ she stated firmly
- people will be invited to state their views
present or introduce (a theme or melody) in a composition
Short Definition:present or introduce theme or melody in composition
Examples:- a bold theme is stated at the beginning, driving the entire ten-minute allegro
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