state

US /steɪt/
UK /steɪt/
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1.

a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government

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The United States is a large country.
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Each state has its own laws.
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nationcountryprovinceterritory
2.

the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time

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The building is in a poor state of repair.
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He was in a confused state after the accident.
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conditionsituationstatusmode
1.

express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing

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Please state your name and address.
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He stated his opinion clearly.
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declareexpressarticulateassertaffirm
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