Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense states, present participle stating, past tense, past participle stated
1. countable noun
You can refer to countries as states, particularly when you are discussing politics.
A successful secular state is built on liberal democratic foundations.
Some weeks ago I recommended to E.U. member states that we should have discussionswith the Americans.
country
2. countable noun
Some large countries such as the USA are divided into smaller areas called states.
Leaders of the Southern states are meeting in Louisville.
Synonyms: province, region, district, area More Synonyms of state
3. proper noun
The USA is sometimes referred to as the States.
[informal]
4. singular noun
You can refer to the government of a country as the state.
The state does not collect enough revenue to cover its expenditure.
...the sale of major state-owned corporations.
Synonyms: government, ministry, administration, executive More Synonyms of state
5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
State industries or organizations are financed and organized by the government rather than private companies.
...reform of the state social-security system.
6. state school
7. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
A state occasion is a formal one involving the head of a country.
The president arrived in Britain last night for his official state visit.
8. countable noun [usually singular]
When you talk about the stateof someone or something, you are referring to the condition they are in or what theyare like at a particular time.
For the first few months after Daniel died, I was in a state of clinical depression. [+ of]
When we moved here the walls and ceiling were in an awful state.
Look at the state of my car! [+ of]
Synonyms: condition, shape, state of affairs More Synonyms of state
9. verb
If you state something, you say or write it in a formal or definite way.
Clearly state your address and telephone number. [VERB noun]
The police report stated that he was arrested for allegedly assaulting an officer. [VERB that]
'Our relationship is totally platonic,' she stated. [VERB with quote]
Buyers who do not apply within the stated period can lose their deposits. [VERB-ed]
Synonyms: say, report, declare, specify More Synonyms of state
10. See also head of state, nation-state, police state, welfare state
11.
See not in a fit state
12.
See in a state/into a state
13.
See to lie in state
More Synonyms of state
state in British English
(steɪt)
noun
1.
the condition of a person, thing, etc, with regard to main attributes
2.
the structure, form, or constitution of something
a solid state
3.
any mode of existence
4.
position in life or society; estate
5.
ceremonious style, as befitting wealth or dignity
to live in state
6.
a sovereign political power or community
7.
the territory occupied by such a community
8.
the sphere of power in such a community
affairs of state
9. (often capital)
one of a number of areas or communities having their own governments and forming a federation under a sovereign government, as in the US
10. (often capital)
the body politic of a particular sovereign power, esp as contrasted with a rival authority such as the Church
11. obsolete
a class or order; estate
12. informal
a nervous, upset, or excited condition (esp in the phrase in a state)
13. lie in state
14. state of affairs
15. state of play
modifier
16.
controlled or financed by a state
state university
17.
of, relating to, or concerning the State
State trial
18.
involving ceremony or concerned with a ceremonious occasion
state visit
verb(tr; may take a clause as object)
19.
to articulate in words; utter
20.
to declare formally or publicly
to state one's innocence
21.
to resolve
Derived forms
statable (ˈstatable) or stateable (ˈstateable)
adjective
statehood (ˈstatehood)
noun
Word origin
C13: from Old French estat, from Latin status a standing, from stāre to stand
state in American English
(steɪt)
noun
1.
a set of circumstances or attributes characterizing a person or thing at a given time; way or form of being; condition
a state of poverty
2.
a particular mental or emotional condition
a state of bliss
3.
condition as regards physical structure, constitution, internal form, stage or phase of existence, etc.
liquid state
4.
a.
condition or position in life; social status, rank, or degree
b.
high rank or position
c.
the style of living characteristic of people having high rank and wealth; rich, imposing, ceremonious display
drove up in state
5. [sometimesS-]
a.
the power or authority represented by a body of people politically organized under one government, esp. an independent government, within a territory or territories having definite boundaries
b.
such a body of people; body politic
6. US; [oftenS-]
any of the territorial and political units that together constitute a federal government, as in the U.S.
7. US
the territory of a state (sense 5) state (sense 5b) state (sense 6)
8.
the political organization constituting the basis of civil government
church and state
9.
the sphere of highest governmental authority and administration
matters of state
10. [S-]
foreign policy
see also Secretary of State (sense 1), State Department
adjective
11.
of, for, or characteristic of occasions of great ceremony; formal; ceremonial
12. [sometimesS-]
of or controlled, maintained, etc. by the government or a state
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈstated or ˈstating
13.
to fix or establish by specifying
at the stated hour
14.
a.
to set forth in words, esp. in a specific, definite, or formal way
to state one's objectives
b.
to express or present in a nonverbal way
to state a musical theme in the first three measures
Idioms:
in a state
lie in state
the States
SYNONYMY NOTE: state, condition both refer to the set of circumstances surrounding or characterizing a person orthing at a given time [what is his mental state, or condition?], but condition more strongly implies some relationship to causes or circumstances which may be temporary[his condition will not permit him to travel]; situation implies a significant interrelationship of the circumstances, and connection betweenthese and the person involved [to be in a difficult situation]; status, basically a legal term, refers to one's state as determined by such arbitrary factorsas age, sex, training, mentality, service, etc. [his status as a veteran exempts him]
Derived forms
statable (ˈstatable)
adjective
Word origin
ME < OFr & L: OFr estat < L status, state, position, standing < pp. of stare, to stand
More idioms containing
state
the state of play
Examples of 'state' in a sentence
state
She got thrown out of the car and I was in no state to get out after her.
Anthony Masters CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2002)
Perhaps Cardew's estimation of the mental state of the occupants was the reverse.
Robert Wilson THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2002)
I fell into a fugue state, thinking about him, then what Grady said that night in the boathouse.
Lisa Scottoline LEGAL TENDER (2002)
In other languages
state
British English: state /steɪt/ NOUN
You can refer to countries as states, particularly when you are discussing politics.
It is a recognised member state of NATO.
American English: state
Arabic: دَوْلَة
Brazilian Portuguese: estado
Chinese: 国家
Croatian: države
Czech: stát země
Danish: stat
Dutch: staat
European Spanish: estado nación
Finnish: tila henkinen tai asian
French: état
German: Zustand
Greek: πολιτεία
Italian: stato
Japanese: 状態
Korean: 국가
Norwegian: tilstand
Polish: stan warunek
European Portuguese: estado
Romanian: stat
Russian: состояние
Latin American Spanish: estado condición
Swedish: stat
Thai: รัฐ
Turkish: durum ruhsal
Ukrainian: держава
Vietnamese: quốc gia
British English: state /steɪt/ VERB
If you state something, you say or write it in a formal or definite way.
Please state your name.
American English: state
Arabic: يُصَرِّحُ
Brazilian Portuguese: declarar
Chinese: 陈述
Croatian: ustvrditi
Czech: konstatovat
Danish: erklære
Dutch: verklaren
European Spanish: declarar manifestar
Finnish: sanoa ilmoittaa
French: annoncer
German: erklären
Greek: δηλώνω
Italian: dichiarare
Japanese: 述べる
Korean: 진술하다
Norwegian: erklære
Polish: podać
European Portuguese: declarar
Romanian: a declara
Russian: излагать
Latin American Spanish: declarar
Swedish: uppge
Thai: บอกกล่าว
Turkish: ifade etmek
Ukrainian: стверджувати
Vietnamese: tuyên bố
All related terms of 'state'
Bay State
→ Massachusetts
Gem State
→ the Gem State
state aid
financial support extended by a state government to a local institution serving the public, as a school or library
state-run
controlled by the government
tri-state
of or relating to three states , esp the states of New York , New Jersey , and Connecticut
Aloha State
→ the Aloha State
Bear State
→ the Bear State
brown-state
(of linen and lace fabrics) undyed
city-state
a state consisting of a sovereign city and its dependencies . Among the most famous are the great independent cities of the ancient world, such as Athens , Sparta , Carthage , Thebes , Corinth , and Rome
deep state
a group of senior civil servants and military officials believed by some to exert secret control over its country's government
First State
→ the First State
Free State
a province of central South Africa; replaced the former province of Orange Free State in 1994: gold and uranium mining . Capital: Bloemfontein . Pop: 2 745 590 (2011 est). Area: 129 480 sq km (49 992 sq miles)
grey-state
(of a fabric or material ) not yet dyed
home State
the state where a person comes from, or where they live
loom-state
(of a woven cotton fabric) not yet dyed
mini-state
a very small nation that is an internationally-recognized sovereign state
nanny state
If you refer to the government as the nanny state , you disapprove of it because you think it tries to protect its citizens too much and makes them rely on the state too much.
narco-state
a country in which the illegal trade in narcotic drugs forms a substantial part of the economy
Ocean State
→ the Ocean State
Peach State
→ the Peach State
rogue state
When politicians or journalists talk about a rogue state , they mean a country that they regard as a threat to their own country's security , for example because it supports terrorism .
Shan State
an administrative division of E Myanmar : formed in 1947 from the joining of the Federation of Shan States with the Wa States; consists of the Shan plateau crossed by forested mountain ranges reaching over 2100 m (7000 ft). Pop: 4 416 000 (1994 est). Area: 149 743 sq km (57 816 sq miles)
Slave State
any of the 15 Southern states in which slavery was legal until the Civil War
solid-state
Solid-state electronic equipment is made using transistors or silicon chips , instead of valves or other mechanical parts.
state bank
(in the US) a commercial bank incorporated under a State charter and not required to be a member of the Federal Reserve System
state coach
a horse-drawn coach used by royalty on state occasions
State Duma
the elective legislative assembly established by Tsar Nicholas II in 1905: overthrown by the Bolsheviks in 1917
state house
a house built by the government for renting
State line
the border of a state
state-owned
owned by the state; not privately owned
state visit
a formal visit by a head of state to another country, at the invitation of that country's head of state
Beaver State
→ the Beaver State
Beehive State
→ the Beehive State
Bonanza State
→ the Bonanza State
Boomer State
→ Oklahoma
border state
a state adjacent to a border
Buckeye State
→ the Buckeye State
buffer state
A buffer state is a peaceful country situated between two or more larger hostile countries.
client state
A client state is a country which is controlled or influenced by another larger and more powerful state, or which depends on this state for support and protection .
Cotton State
Alabama (used as a nickname )
Cracker State
Georgia (used as a nickname )
Creole State
→ the Creole State
Empire State
→ New York State
excited state
any of the energy levels of a physical system, esp. an atom , molecule , etc., that has higher energy than the lowest energy level
failed state
a weak state where social and political structures have collapsed to the point where the government has little or no control
Garden State
→ the Garden State
Golden State
→ California
Gopher State
→ the Gopher State
Granite State
→ the Granite State
ground state
the lowest energy state of an atom , molecule , particle , etc
陷入紧(緊)张(張)不安的状(狀)态(態) xiànrù jǐnzhāng bù'ān de zhuàngtài
satellite
[ c ] ( for communications ) 人造卫(衛)星 rénzào wèixīng [ 颗 kē ]
it says something/a lot about her state of mind
这(這)在某种(種)/很大程度上显(顯)露了她的想法 zhè zài mǒu zhǒng/hěn dà chéngdù shang xiǎnlùle tā de xiǎngfǎ
Secretary of State (for sth)
( Brit ) (某部)部长(長) (mǒubù) bùzhǎng
1 (noun)
Definition
the territory of such a community
Mexico is a secular state.
Synonyms
country
the disputed boundary between the two countries
nation
Such policies would require unprecedented cooperation between nations.
land
The land I call my home
republic
territory
federation
commonwealth
kingdom
the Kingdom of Denmark
body politic
2 (noun)
Definition
one of a number of areas or communities having their own governments and forming a federation under a sovereign government, such as in the US or Australia
Leaders of the Southern States are meeting in Louisville.
Synonyms
province
the Algarve, Portugal's southernmost province
region
a remote mountain region
district
I drove around the business district.
area
the large number of community groups in the area
territory
They deny that any of their territory is under rebel control.
federal state
3 (noun)
Definition
the government, civil service, and armed forces
The state does not collect enough revenue to cover its expenditure.
Synonyms
government
The Government has insisted that confidence is needed before the economy can improve.
ministry
He disclosed that his ministry gave funds to parties in Namibia.
administration
He served in posts in both the Ford and Carter administrations.
executive
the executive of the National Union of Students
regime
the collapse of the fascist regime
powers-that-be
4 (noun)
Definition
the condition or circumstances of a person or thing
When we moved here the walls and ceiling were in an awful state.
Synonyms
condition
The two-bedroom chalet is in good condition.
shape
He was still in better shape than many young men.
state of affairs
This state of affairs cannot continue for too long.
5 (noun)
When you left our place, you weren't in a fit state to drive.
Synonyms
frame of mind
She was not in the right frame of mind to continue.
condition
spirits
attitude
the general change in attitude towards them
mood
You are clearly in a good mood today.
humour
Could that have been the source of his good humour?
6 (noun)
Definition
grand and luxurious lifestyle, as enjoyed by royalty, aristocrats, or the wealthy
Nelson's body lay in state in the Painted Hall after the battle of Trafalgar.
Synonyms
ceremony
glory
the glory of the royal court
grandeur
Only once inside do you appreciate the church's true grandeur.
splendour
They met in the splendour of the hotel.
dignity
Everyone admired her extraordinary dignity and composure.
majesty
the majesty of the mainland mountains
pomp
the pomp and splendour of the English aristocracy
7 (noun)
Definition
the condition or circumstances of a person or thing
You shouldn't be lifting heavy things in your state.
Synonyms
circumstances
situation
We are in a difficult financial situation.
position
He's going to be in a difficult position if things go badly.
case
In extreme cases, insurance companies can prosecute for fraud.
pass
Things have come to a pretty pass when people are afraid to go out after dark.
mode
the capitalist mode of production
plight
the plight of Third World countries plagued by debts
predicament
The decision will leave her in a predicament.
(verb)
Definition
to express (something) in words
Clearly state your address and telephone number.
Synonyms
say
She said she was very impressed.
report
Several newspapers reported the decision.
declare
He declared his intention to become the best golfer in the world.
specify
He has not specified what action he would like them to take.
put
To put it bluntly, he just doesn't care.
present
We presented three options to the unions for discussion.
explain
voice
Scientists have voiced concern that the disease could be passed to humans.
express
He expressed grave concern at their attitude.
assert
We assert that the bill violates the First Amendment.
utter
They departed without uttering a word.
articulate
He failed to articulate an overall vision.
affirm
`The place is a dump,' she affirmed.
expound
enumerate
propound
aver
Her friends aver that men find her fascinating.
asseverate (formal)
(adjective)
Definition
involving ceremony
a state visit to Moscow
Synonyms
official
his official duties
public
a substantial part of public spending
ceremonial
He represented the nation on ceremonial occasions.
governmental
a governmental agency for providing financial aid to developing countries
phrase
See in a state
subject word lists
See Indian statesSee Indian Union territoriesSee US StatesSee Australian States and Territories
Additional synonyms
in the sense of administration
Definition
a government
He served in posts in both the Ford and Carter administrations.
Synonyms
government,
authority,
executive,
leadership,
ministry,
regime,
governing body
in the sense of affirm
Definition
to declare to be true
`The place is a dump,' she affirmed.
Synonyms
declare,
state,
maintain,
swear,
assert,
testify,
pronounce,
certify,
attest,
avow,
aver,
asseverate (formal),
avouch
in the sense of area
Definition
a section, part, or region
the large number of community groups in the area
Synonyms
region,
land,
quarter,
division,
sector,
district,
stretch,
territory,
zone,
plot,
province,
patch,
neighbourhood,
sphere,
turf (slang),
realm,
domain,
tract,
locality,
neck of the woods (informal)
Synonyms of 'state'
state
Explore 'state' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of articulate
Definition
to express coherently in words
He failed to articulate an overall vision.
Synonyms
express,
say,
tell,
state,
word,
speak,
declare,
phrase,
communicate,
assert,
pronounce,
utter,
couch,
put across,
enunciate,
put into words,
verbalize,
asseverate (formal)
in the sense of assert
Definition
to state or declare
We assert that the bill violates the First Amendment.
Synonyms
state,
argue,
maintain,
declare,
allege,
swear,
pronounce,
contend,
affirm,
profess,
attest,
predicate,
postulate,
avow,
aver,
asseverate (formal),
avouch (archaic)
in the sense of asseverate
Definition
to declare solemnly
Synonyms
declare,
state,
maintain,
protest,
swear,
assert,
pronounce,
affirm,
profess,
attest,
predicate,
avow,
aver,
avouch (archaic)
in the sense of attitude
Definition
the way a person thinks and behaves
the general change in attitude towards them
Synonyms
opinion,
thinking,
feeling,
thought,
view,
position,
approach,
belief,
mood,
perspective,
point of view,
stance,
outlook,
viewpoint,
slant,
frame of mind
in the sense of aver
Definition
to state to be true
Her friends aver that men find her fascinating.
Synonyms
state,
say,
maintain,
declare,
protest,
allege,
swear,
assert,
proclaim,
pronounce,
affirm,
profess,
avow,
asseverate (formal),
avouch
in the sense of case
Definition
a specific condition or state of affairs
In extreme cases, insurance companies can prosecute for fraud.
Synonyms
situation,
event,
circumstance(s),
state,
position,
condition,
context,
dilemma,
plight,
contingency,
predicament
in the sense of ceremonial
Definition
of ceremony or ritual
He represented the nation on ceremonial occasions.
Synonyms
formal,
public,
official,
ritual,
stately,
solemn,
liturgical,
courtly,
ritualistic
in the sense of declare
Definition
to state firmly and forcefully
He declared his intention to become the best golfer in the world.
Synonyms
state,
claim,
announce,
voice,
express,
maintain,
confirm,
assert,
proclaim,
pronounce,
utter,
notify,
affirm,
profess,
avow,
aver,
asseverate (formal)
in the sense of dignity
Definition
serious, calm, and controlled behaviour or manner
Everyone admired her extraordinary dignity and composure.
Synonyms
decorum,
breeding,
gravity,
majesty,
grandeur,
respectability,
nobility,
propriety,
solemnity,
gentility,
courtliness,
loftiness,
stateliness
in the sense of district
Definition
an area which has recognizable or special features
I drove around the business district.
Synonyms
area,
community,
region,
sector,
quarter,
ward,
parish,
neighbourhood,
vicinity,
locality,
locale,
neck of the woods (informal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of executive
Definition
the branch of government responsible for carrying out laws, decrees, etc.
the executive of the National Union of Students
Synonyms
administration,
government,
directors,
management,
leadership,
hierarchy,
directorate
in the sense of express
Definition
to state (an idea or feeling) in words
He expressed grave concern at their attitude.
Synonyms
state,
communicate,
convey,
articulate,
say,
tell,
put,
word,
speak,
voice,
declare,
phrase,
assert,
pronounce,
utter,
couch,
put across,
enunciate,
put into words,
give voice to,
verbalize,
asseverate (formal)
in the sense of glory
the glory of the royal court
Synonyms
splendour,
majesty,
greatness,
grandeur,
nobility,
pomp,
magnificence,
pageantry,
éclat,
sublimity
in the sense of governmental
a governmental agency for providing financial aid to developing countries
Synonyms
administrative,
state,
political,
official,
executive,
ministerial,
sovereign,
bureaucratic
in the sense of grandeur
Definition
magnificence or splendour
Only once inside do you appreciate the church's true grandeur.
Synonyms
splendour,
glory,
majesty,
nobility,
pomp,
state,
magnificence,
sumptuousness,
sublimity,
stateliness
in the sense of humour
Definition
a state of mind
Could that have been the source of his good humour?
Synonyms
mood,
spirits,
temper,
disposition,
frame of mind
in the sense of kingdom
Definition
a territory or state ruled by a king or queen
the Kingdom of Denmark
Synonyms
country,
state,
nation,
land,
division,
territory,
province,
empire,
commonwealth,
realm,
domain,
tract,
dominion,
sovereign state
in the sense of land
Definition
a country, region, or area
The land I call my home
Synonyms
country,
nation,
region,
state,
district,
territory,
province,
kingdom,
realm,
tract,
motherland,
fatherland,
l&
in the sense of majesty
Definition
great dignity and grandeur
the majesty of the mainland mountains
Synonyms
grandeur,
glory,
splendour,
magnificence,
dignity,
nobility,
sublimity,
loftiness,
impressiveness,
awesomeness,
exaltedness
in the sense of ministry
Definition
ministers considered as a group
He disclosed that his ministry gave funds to parties in Namibia.
Synonyms
administration,
government,
council,
cabinet
Additional synonyms
in the sense of mode
Definition
a manner or way of doing, acting, or existing
the capitalist mode of production
Synonyms
method,
way,
plan,
course,
system,
form,
state,
process,
condition,
style,
approach,
quality,
practice,
fashion,
technique,
manner,
procedure,
custom,
vein
in the sense of mood
Definition
a temporary state of mind or temper
You are clearly in a good mood today.
Synonyms
state of mind,
spirit,
humour,
temper,
vein,
tenor,
disposition,
frame of mind
in the sense of nation
Definition
a large body of people of one or more cultures or races, organized into a single state
Such policies would require unprecedented cooperation between nations.
Synonyms
country,
state,
nation state,
power,
land,
federation,
commonwealth,
kingdom,
realm,
micronation,
superpower,
confederation,
sovereign state,
polity
in the sense of pass
Things have come to a pretty pass when people are afraid to go out after dark.
Synonyms
predicament,
condition,
situation,
state,
stage,
pinch,
plight,
straits,
state of affairs,
juncture
in the sense of plight
Definition
a dangerous or difficult situation
the plight of Third World countries plagued by debts
Synonyms
difficulty,
condition,
state,
situation,
trouble,
circumstances,
dilemma,
straits,
predicament,
extremity,
perplexity
in the sense of pomp
Definition
stately display or ceremony
the pomp and splendour of the English aristocracy
Synonyms
ceremony,
grandeur,
splendour,
state,
show,
display,
parade,
flourish,
pageant,
magnificence,
solemnity,
pageantry,
ostentation,
éclat
in the sense of position
He's going to be in a difficult position if things go badly.
Synonyms
situation,
state,
condition,
set of circumstances,
plight,
strait(s),
predicament
in the sense of predicament
Definition
an embarrassing or difficult situation
The decision will leave her in a predicament.
Synonyms
fix (informal),
state,
situation,
spot (informal),
corner,
hole (slang),
emergency,
mess,
jam (informal),
dilemma,
pinch,
plight,
scrape (informal),
hot water (informal),
pickle (informal),
how-do-you-do (informal),
quandary,
tight spot
in the sense of present
Definition
to put forward or submit
We presented three options to the unions for discussion.
Synonyms
put forward,
offer,
suggest,
raise,
state,
produce,
introduce,
advance,
relate,
declare,
extend,
pose,
submit,
tender,
hold out,
recount,
expound,
proffer,
adduce
in the sense of public
Definition
provided by the government
a substantial part of public spending
Synonyms
civic,
government,
state,
national,
local,
official,
community,
social,
federal,
civil,
constitutional,
municipal
Additional synonyms
in the sense of put
Definition
to express
To put it bluntly, he just doesn't care.
Synonyms
express,
say,
state,
word,
phrase,
set,
pose,
utter,
frame,
convey,
articulate
in the sense of regime
Definition
a particular administration
the collapse of the fascist regime
Synonyms
government,
rule,
authorities,
management,
administration,
leadership,
establishment,
reign
in the sense of region
Definition
an area considered as a unit for geographical or social reasons
a remote mountain region
Synonyms
area,
country,
place,
part,
land,
quarter,
division,
section,
sector,
district,
territory,
zone,
province,
patch,
turf (slang),
tract,
expanse,
locality
in the sense of report
Definition
to make a formal report on (a subject)
Several newspapers reported the decision.
Synonyms
communicate,
publish,
record,
announce,
tell,
state,
air,
detail,
describe,
note,
cover,
document,
give an account of,
relate,
broadcast,
post,
tweet,
pass on,
proclaim,
circulate,
relay,
recite,
narrate,
write up
in the sense of shape
Definition
condition or state of efficiency
He was still in better shape than many young men.
Synonyms
condition,
state,
health,
nick (British, informal),
repair,
trim,
kilter,
fettle
in the sense of situation
Definition
state of affairs
We are in a difficult financial situation.
Synonyms
position,
state,
case,
condition,
circumstances,
equation,
plight,
status quo,
state of affairs,
ball game (informal),
kettle of fish (informal)
in the sense of specify
Definition
to state (something) as a condition
He has not specified what action he would like them to take.
Synonyms
state,
designate,
spell out,
stipulate,
name,
detail,
mention,
indicate,
define,
cite,
individualize,
enumerate,
itemize,
be specific about,
particularize
in the sense of splendour
Definition
beauty or impressiveness
They met in the splendour of the hotel.
Synonyms
magnificence,
glory,
grandeur,
show,
display,
ceremony,
luxury,
spectacle,
majesty,
richness,
nobility,
pomp,
opulence,
solemnity,
éclat,
gorgeousness,
sumptuousness,
stateliness,
resplendence,
luxuriousness
in the sense of state of affairs
Definition
circumstances or condition
This state of affairs cannot continue for too long.
Synonyms
situation,
state,
circumstances,
scenario,
equation,
plight,
status quo
in the sense of territory
Definition
the geographical area under the control of a particular government
They deny that any of their territory is under rebel control.
Synonyms
district,
area,
land,
region,
state,
country,
sector,
zone,
province,
patch,
turf (slang),
domain,
terrain,
tract,
bailiwick
Additional synonyms
in the sense of utter
Definition
to express something in sounds or words
They departed without uttering a word.
Synonyms
say,
state,
speak,
voice,
express,
deliver,
declare,
mouth,
breathe,
pronounce,
articulate,
enunciate,
put into words,
verbalize,
vocalize
in the sense of voice
Definition
to express verbally
Scientists have voiced concern that the disease could be passed to humans.