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State
steɪt
- the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time
"the state of the company's finances"
condition shape situation circumstances state of affairs position mood humour temper disposition spirits morale state of mind emotional state frame of mind attitude- a physical condition as regards internal or molecular form or structure
"water in a liquid state"
- an agitated or anxious condition
"don't get into a state"
- a dirty or untidy condition
"look at the state of you—what a mess!"
- a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government
"Germany, Italy, and other European states"
country nation land sovereign state nation state kingdom empire republic confederation federation body politic commonwealth power world power superpower polity domain territory- an organized political community or area forming part of a federal republic
"the German state of Bavaria"
- the civil government of a country
"services provided by the state"
- the legislative body in Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney
- pomp and ceremony associated with monarchy or high levels of government
"he was buried in state"
- involving the ceremony associated with a head of state
"the Queen paid a state visit to Malaysia"
- a specified impression taken from an etched or engraved plate at a particular stage
"an oblong plate, dry point, first state of eight"
- a particular printed version of the first edition of a book
"there are four states of the first edition"
- express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing
"the report stated that more than 51 per cent of voters failed to participate"
express voice utter say tell declare affirm assert aver announce make known communicate reveal disclose divulge give out give voice to pronounce articulate enunciate proclaim present expound preach promulgate publish broadcast set fixed settled agreed declared determined approved authorized accredited ruled ordained designated laid down- specify the facts of (a case) for consideration
"judges must give both sides an equal opportunity to state their case"
- present or introduce (a theme or melody) in a composition
"a bold theme is stated at the beginning, driving the entire ten-minute allegro"