stated
/steɪt/ (bre, ipa) · [stˈetɪd] /steɪt/ (ame, ipa) · [stˈetɪd] /ˈstā-təd/ (ame, mw)
stated — verb
- statedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- stateds3rd person singular
- stateding-ing form
- statededpast simple
1. to express facts, opinions, or information in a clear and precise way, leaving n
to express facts, opinions, or information in a clear and precise way, leaving no doubt about your meaning
Yuna stated clearly that she would not accept the job unless the salary was higher.
state + that-clause for expressing a clear position
The contract states that both parties must give thirty days' notice before ending the agreement.
present tense 'states' — stative use in formal documents
It is stated in the handbook that employees may take up to five sick days per year.
Felix stated his reasons for leaving the committee during the board meeting.
As stated above, the results show a clear improvement in patient recovery times.
文法句型
state + that-clause
state + noun phrase
be stated + that-clause (passive)
用法筆記
Commonly used in formal, legal, and academic contexts. The passive form 'it is stated that...' is frequent in official documents. 'State' is more precise and deliberate than 'say'.
常見錯誤
stated — adjective
- statedpositive
- more statedcomparative
- most statedsuperlative
1. arranged to happen at regular times that are officially set in advance, accordin
arranged to happen at regular times that are officially set in advance, according to a plan or rule
The committee meets at stated intervals throughout the year, usually every three months.
collocation: stated intervals
Employees are required to submit progress reports at stated times each month.
collocation: stated times
The bus runs at stated hours posted at the main station entrance.
Karim attended the training sessions at each stated date on the programme calendar.
文法句型
stated + noun (interval, time, meeting, date)
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used before a noun (attributive position). It typically appears in fixed expressions like 'stated intervals', 'stated times', or 'stated meetings'. It is not used predicatively (e.g. ✗ 'the schedule is stated').
常見錯誤
2. expressed in a direct, open way that is officially known; declared as fact rathe
expressed in a direct, open way that is officially known; declared as fact rather than being hidden or guessed
The company's stated policy is to reduce carbon emissions by forty percent before 2030.
collocation: stated policy
Adaeze's stated aim for the project was to improve internet access in rural areas.
collocation: stated aim
The stated reason for the price increase was rising fuel costs, though many were sceptical.
Tuan's stated intention was to stay for six months, but he ended up living there for three years.
The scholarship programme has a stated purpose of supporting students from low-income families.
文法句型
stated + noun (policy, goal, aim, intention, reason, purpose)
用法筆記
Often used to contrast what someone officially claims with what they might actually believe or do. Frequently appears in news and business writing before nouns such as 'policy', 'goal', 'aim', 'intention', 'reason', and 'purpose'.