Synonyms of stated

stated 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in declared

Related Words

• declared
• specified
• avowed
• specific
• explicit
• definite
• express
• unequivocal
• unambiguous
• definitive
• categorical
• comprehensive
• clear-cut
• unmistakable
• exhaustive
• sure
• complete
• certain
• univocal
• full
• distinct
• clear
• exact
• lucid
• understandable
• direct
• precise
• literal
• well-defined
• intelligible
• plain
• straightforward
• comprehensible
• simple

Dissimilar Words

• inferred
• implied
• implicit
• ambiguous
• vague
• unclear
• indefinite
• circuitous
• equivocal
• dark
• incorrect
• obscure
• inaccurate
• cryptic
• enigmatic
• unspecific
• imprecise
• inexact
• inexplicit
• incomprehensible
• unintelligible

2

as in said

Related Words

• said
• told
• voiced
• sounded
• articulated
• pronounced
• given
• verbalized
• consensual
• spoken
• unwritten
• implicit
• informal
• nuncupative
• verbal
• oral
• word-of-mouth
• viva voce

Dissimilar Words

• written
• explicit
• formal
• paper

stated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of state

1

as in expressed

to convey in appropriate or telling terms

please state the vehicle's mechanical problem as clearly and briefly as possible

Synonyms & Similar Words

• said
• expressed
• articulated
• phrased
• described
• worded
• formulated
• put
• couched
• clothed
• implied
• summarized
• intimated
• hinted
• suggested
• translated
• told
• restated
• spoke
• disclosed
• crafted
• communicated
• uttered
• paraphrased
• insinuated
• framed
• rephrased
• reworded
• talked
• verbalized
• rendered
• vocalized
• wrote up

2

as in told

to express (a thought or emotion) in words

"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• said
• told
• uttered
• talked
• spoke
• discussed
• shared
• articulated
• announced
• enunciated
• verbalized
• gave
• brought out
• published
• posted
• passed
• voiced
• shouted
• vocalized
• put into words
• affirmed
• proclaimed
• looked
• declared
• advertised
• asserted
• aired
• commented
• promulgated
• averred
• sounded
• whispered
• alleged
• put
• remarked
• publicized
• phrased
• blurted
• worded
• formulated
• got off
• avowed
• ventilated
• vented
• gasped
• couched
• murmured
• broadcast
• bolted
• blabbered
• breathed
• blazed
• purred
• chirped
• mouthed
• drawled
• clothed
• spouted
• shot
• snarled
• ripped (out)
• avouched
• spluttered
• formulized
• lipped
• piped up (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppressed
• stifled

3

as in voiced

to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)

everyone has a right to state his or her opinion, no matter how unpopular it may be

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expressed
• voiced
• gave
• announced
• aired
• said
• looked
• expounded
• described
• sounded
• proclaimed
• wrote
• declared
• raised
• published
• put forth
• ventilated
• vented
• conveyed
• advertised
• enunciated
• circulated
• gave air to
• submitted
• offered
• disseminated
• broadcast
• enounced
• communicated
• spoke out
• spoke up
• wrote up
• put over
• chimed in
• put across
• sounded off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppressed
• restricted
• restrained
• stifled
• censored

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stated

Adjective

Most concerning, Lipsitch and Cody mischaracterized the stated conclusion of our Lancet study, which was that NPIs were effective. — Thomas J. Bollyky, STAT, 31 July 2026

The stated purpose of the order—to stop immigrants from taking jobs from Americans—is clearly not a concern in rural counties that have no obstetric care at all. — Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Verb

Contractors cannot advertise, offer, or promise to pay or rebate any portion of an insurance deductible, a news release stated. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026

The Seneca Creek attack is not considered related to the Cunningham Falls cases, the DNR stated, citing the distance between the parks as well as the home range and social behavior of beavers. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026