English Reference
Word adjective

stated

adj.
US /ˈsteɪtɪd/ UK /stˈeɪtɪd/ stat·ed
Definition
  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    clearly said or written down in a formal way.

    explicitly expressed or declared, typically in a formal or written context.

    Simple

    “The company's stated goal is to reduce plastic waste by half.”

    In context

    “Despite their stated commitment to transparency, the board refused to release the full financial report to the public.”

    Usage

    Usually placed before the noun it describes.

    Synonyms
    declaredexpressedexplicit
    Antonyms
    impliedunspoken
  2. 02 C1 Advanced Formal

    happening at a regular time or fixed in a specific way.

    established, fixed, or recurring at regular intervals.

    Simple

    “The bus arrives at stated times throughout the morning.”

    In context

    “The committee meets at stated intervals to review the progress of the ongoing research project.”

    Usage

    Often used in legal or administrative contexts to describe schedules.

    Synonyms
    fixedregularestablished
    Antonyms
    irregularoccasional

Usage stated aim

Real-world usage

“Fury claimed on Friday that the fight was unlikely to happen, but Hearn, who represents Joshua, stated the fight will go ahead.”

BBC News· 22 Aug 2026

“Let's follow the advice and remain calm, please," he stated on his official social media account.”

The Local· 18 Aug 2026
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Common
Updated