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state

The word “state” has 1 syllable: state

It's pronounced as /steɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for state?

In the thesaurus, “state” has 172 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for state along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for state

Antonyms for state

  • baseness
  • censor
  • commonness
  • debasement
  • degradation
  • inferiority
  • lowliness
  • lowness
  • restrain
  • restrict
  • stifle
  • subordinateness
  • subordination
  • suppress

Meanings of state

  • noun
    1. A condition; a set of circumstances applying at any given time.
    2. High social standing or circumstance.
    3. A polity.
    4. (stochastic processes) An element of the range of the random variables that define a random process.
    5. (grammar) The lexical aspect (aktionsart) of verbs or predicates that do not change over time.
  • verb
    1. To declare to be a fact.
    2. To make known.
  • adjective
    1. Stately.

Example Sentences

  • The patient is in a critical state after the accident.
  • The country declared a state of emergency.
  • She was in a happy state of mind after receiving the news.
  • The car was returned in perfect state.
  • The artist captured the state of the city in his painting.

On this page you'll find 186 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to state, such as: advertise, affirm, air, allege, announce, articulate, assert.

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