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stated

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/steɪtɪd/ · stat-ed

To say or declare something, especially in a formal context.

Meanings

verbformal

To say or declare something, especially in a formal context.

کچھ کہنا یا بیان کرنا، خاص طور پر ایک رسمی سیاق و سباق میں۔

بیان کیا ہوا

biyān kiyā huā

Formal: بیان کیا گیا

Synonyms

declaredexpressedmentionedاعلان کیاظاہر کیاکہا

Antonyms

hiddenconcealedkept silentچھپایاپوشیدہخاموش

Common Collocations

  • stated reason
  • stated goals
  • stated terms

Example Sentences

The agreement stated that both parties must comply with the rules.

معاہدے میں کہا گیا کہ دونوں فریقوں کو قواعد کی پیروی کرنی چاہیے۔

Muāhaday mein kahā gayā keh dono farīqon ko qawāid ki pārovi karni chāhiyē.

He clearly stated his intentions during the meeting.

اس نے اجلاس کے دوران اپنے ارادوں کو واضح طور پر بیان کیا۔

Us ne ijtimā' ke doraan apne irādōn ko wāzih tor par biyān kiyā.

According to the report, it was stated that the project was on schedule.

رپورٹ کے مطابق، یہ بیان کیا گیا کہ منصوبہ طے شدہ وقت پر ہے۔

Report ke mutābiq, yeh biyān kiyā gayā keh mansoobah tay shudah waqt par hai.

Easily Confused With

stated v. stated:Stated as the verb refers to the action of declaring, while 'stated' used in phrases can be the adjective meaning something having been mentioned.

Word Family

state
verbبیان کرنا
statement
nounبیان

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'state' as your declaration of what is true.

Imagine a person stating something clearly in front of an audience.

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📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "estater" — to make stand

First known use: 14th century

The word 'stated' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'state', which has evolved from the Old French word 'estater' through Middle English.