How to Use "State" with Example Sentences

state (v): to express something with words

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Used with adverbs:

"He clearly stated his reasons for leaving."
(clearly, plainly, bluntly)

"The boy proudly stated his name."
(proudly, boldly, confidently)

"The facts were exactly stated in the document."
(exactly, explicitly, precisely, specifically, accurately, correctly)

"He stated his views openly."
(openly, publicly, officially, formally)

"I am simply stating my opinion."
(simply, just, merely)

"He briefly stated his views."
(briefly, quietly, repeatedly)

Used with verbs:

"The committee failed to state their reasons for the decision."
(failed to)

state (n): a particular condition someone or something is in

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Used with adjectives:

"Our finances are in a healthy state."
(healthy, acceptable, good)

"Residents have been complaining about the awful state of their living conditions."
(awful, bad, terrible, pitiful, poor)

"She is in a terrible emotional state."
(emotional, mental, psychological, physical, financial)

"He needs to get out of his present state."
(present, current)

Used with verbs:

"How can you continue to live in this present state."
(live)

"Can you describe your current financial state?"
(describe, explain)

Used with prepositions:

"She was in a terrible state after the accident."
(in)

"My grandfather fell into a state of depression after my grandmother passed away."
(into)

"He is in a state of denial."
(of)