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The particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time
“What is the state of the business at this present moment?”
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government
“Where there is no higher authority, as in a world composed only of nation states, the state has to be judge and jury in its own cause.”
A dirty or untidy condition
“And in isolated towns with dilapidated areas, the state of the restrooms can hit one like a ton of bricks.”
An agitated or anxious condition
“As soon as the commotion started, he began to move frantically, as if in a state of panic.”
An organized political community or area
“The governor officially declared the state a disaster area to ensure that aid was delivered immediately.”
High social status or position
“Nelson's body lay in state in the Painted Hall after the battle of Trafalgar.”
One's emotional or mental condition
“She would best seek professional help in her current state.”
The government, civil service, and armed forces
“The power of the state should not be used to curtail individual liberty.”
The territory of a sovereign or government
A state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
An inhabited area such as a country, city or town
The current state of affairs
The way in which a person lives
A way or manner in which something occurs or is done or experienced
A sudden burst of intense emotion
A composed or serious manner or style
Importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement
A fit of temper
People or mankind in general
A trancelike state
A displeasing or disheveled sight or appearance
The prosecuting party in a criminal action
A category having attributes in common while differentiated from others by kind, type, or quality
The state of being free from illness or injury
An incident or event
A subject referred to in speech or writing
To express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing
“Everyone will have the opportunity to state their views on the matter.”
To state explicitly
To make an assertion without proof
To tell someone about something that has happened
To put forward for consideration
To assume or consider that something is true or correct
To speak or say something
To call attention or refer (to)
To state a price for goods or a job of work
Pomp and ceremony associated with the monarchy or high levels of government
“A state visit to Canada had been organized for the Queen.”
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country
Of, or concerning, a province of a country or empire
Denoting or consisting of worldly objects rather than something timeless
Relating to or used for formal religious or public events
Extending or reaching throughout a whole nation
Derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations
Not commercially motivated, typically charitable in nature
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