state

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'State' means to express something in words, whether it's a fact, an opinion, or an argument. It's often used when you want to clearly present certain information or your standpoint.

Examples in Different Contexts

Organizations 'state' their objectives to inform stakeholders. An NGO director might declare, 'Our annual report states our goals and achievements for the past year.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

I'm concerned about the pacing of our story. We could use some input on this.

Response:

I'd like to state that introducing a subplot could improve the pacing and add depth to our story.

Tech

Scenario:

The software debugging process is taking longer than expected. We need to inform the clients about a possible delay.

Response:

I will draft an email to state that we might need an additional week to ensure the software is bug-free.