1. a condition or way of being
2. a political territory with its own government
3. one of the constituent units of a federal republic

1. to express clearly in speech or writing

Examples

• The house was in a terrible state after the storm.
• California is the most populous state in the US.
• The state provides free education to all children.
• She stated her opinion clearly during the meeting.
• The witness stated that he saw the accident happen.
• The country declared a state of emergency.
• Please state your name and address for the record.
• The machine is in a broken state and needs repair.