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state

/ˈsteɪt/

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noun

plural states

[count] a way of living or existing

Happiness is the state or condition of being happy.

We must keep our armed forces in a constant state of readiness.

She meditates to achieve a higher state of being.

the overall physical condition of something :the ability of something to be used, enjoyed, etc.

The museum restored the painting to its original state. [=condition]

The building is in such a sorry state that it's hardly worth fixing.

The car is in a good/bad state of repair. [=the car is in good/bad condition]

the things that affect the way you think or feel :your physical or mental condition

her mental/emotional state

By the time I arrived, he was in quite a state. [=he was very upset, worried, angry, etc.] - often + of

They were in a state of shock/confusion. [=they were shocked/confused]

I'm worried about the state of her health.

The drug creates an altered state of consciousness.

an unhappy state of mind

She was in no (fit) state [=in no condition] to drive. [=she was too sick, drunk, etc., to drive]

the things that affect the way something is or happens :the characteristics of a situation

What is the company's financial state? [=condition] - often + of

the current/present state of the economy

Her life is in a state of complete chaos.

The empire fell into a state of decline.

The country is in a state of war. [=the country is at war]

Tonight the President will give the State of the Union address. [=an annual speech given to the U.S. Congress by the President to report on the state of the country] - see also state-of-the-art state of emergency at emergency

[count] :the fact of being a liquid, solid, or gas

water in a gaseous state

the solid and liquid states

[count] a politically organized group of people usually occupying a definite territory :nation

African/Arabic states

the member states of the United Nations Security Council - see also city-state, nation-state

a particular kind of government or politically organized society - see also police state, slave state, welfare state

[count] :a region of a country that is controlled by the country's central government but that has the authority to make its own laws about certain things

the 50 states of the U.S.

Chihuahua is a state in northern Mexico.

Vermont was the only New England state to pass the law.

the state legislature

state and federal laws

state lines/borders

This matter falls under state jurisdiction.

Today is a state holiday here. [=it is an official holiday in this state but not nationally] - often used in combination

a state-run program

state-funded scholarships

This land is state-owned. - see also downstate, upstate

b the States informal :the United States of America

My cousin from England is coming to visit me in the States.

The band plans to tour the States.

[noncount] :the government of a country

matters of state [=government business]

the separation of church and state

a crown worn only on state occasions

The President will make a state visit to China.

the (U.S.) Department of State = the State Department [=the part of the U.S. government that is responsible for how the U.S. deals with other countries] - see also state's evidence

lie in state

When the body of a famous leader (such as a former U.S. president or the pope) lies in state, it is displayed in a coffin in a public place so that people can view it and show respect.

verb

states; stated; stating

[+ obj] to express (something) formally in speech or writing

The lawyer will state the facts of the case.

He stated his name in full.

I was merely stating an opinion.

This is a difficult situation, he stated simply.

Please state the purpose of your visit.

I'd like to state for the record that I disagree with the board's decision.

For the reasons stated above, I hereby withdraw from the competition.

She accused me of stating the obvious. [=telling people things they already know]

to give (specific information, instructions, rules, etc.) in writing

The rules clearly state that you can only draw one card. - often used as (be) stated

The rules of the contest are stated at the bottom of the page.

You must comply with the terms as stated [=written, specified] in the contract.

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