stated
v.v. to say or write something clearly and formally. You use this when you want to be very exact about a fact or an opinion.
v. to express something clearly and definitely in speech or writing. Often used in formal or legal contexts to report facts or official positions.
The contract clearly stated the terms of the agreement.
The witness stated that she had seen the car leaving the scene at high speed.
While the report stated the primary objectives with clarity, it failed to address the underlying budgetary concerns that the board had previously raised.
The verb is transitive and often takes a 'that' clause or a direct object.
He stated about his opinionHe stated his opinionState is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'about' before the object.