Meaning & use
stated
Said or expressed something clearly and directly, often in an official or formal way.
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The manager stated that the deadline would not be extended under any circumstances.
As stated in the contract, both parties must give thirty days' notice before ending the agreement.
A note on using this word
Stated suggests a clear, often formal assertion, distinct from implied or suggested, which involve indirect meaning.
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