State
noun
A condition or way something is at a particular time.
The state of the economy is causing concern
Often appears as...
- state of affairs
- state of mind
noun
A specific area considered as an organized political community controlled by one government.
He moved to a different state
Often appears as...
- state government
- united states
verb
To express something in words.
The lawyer stated the facts of the case
Often appears as...
- state a claim
- state an opinion
noun
A certain level or status recognized by an official organization.
He achieved the state of an Eagle Scout
Often appears as...
- state champion
- state recognition
noun
An organized political community under one government (for example, countries that are federations).
The EU includes many member states
Often appears as...
- member state
- sovereign state
noun
High rank or status.
He lives in a state of luxury
Often appears as...
- state of grace
- state of nobility
adjective
Relating to the government of a country.
This is a state issue
Often appears as...
- state law
- state control
noun
A condition or way something is at a particular time.
The state of the economy is causing concern
Often appears as...
- state of affairs
- state of mind
noun
A specific area considered as an organized political community controlled by one government.
He moved to a different state
Often appears as...
- state government
- united states
verb
To express something in words.
The lawyer stated the facts of the case
Often appears as...
- state a claim
- state an opinion
noun
A certain level or status recognized by an official organization.
He achieved the state of an Eagle Scout
Often appears as...
- state champion
- state recognition
noun
An organized political community under one government (for example, countries that are federations).
The EU includes many member states
Often appears as...
- member state
- sovereign state
noun
High rank or status.
He lives in a state of luxury
Often appears as...
- state of grace
- state of nobility
adjective
Relating to the government of a country.
This is a state issue
Often appears as...
- state law
- state control
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/2Temporary Condition
Used to describe how something is, often at a specific moment, which can change over time.
The state of happiness didn't last long after the news arrived.
Pro Tip 2/2Abstract Qualities
Can refer to more abstract concepts and not just physical objects or situations.
Her state of serenity was evident to everyone.
Pro Tip 1/2Temporary Condition
Used to describe how something is, often at a specific moment, which can change over time.
The state of happiness didn't last long after the news arrived.
Pro Tip 2/2Abstract Qualities
Can refer to more abstract concepts and not just physical objects or situations.
Her state of serenity was evident to everyone.
Pro Tip 1/2Temporary Condition
Used to describe how something is, often at a specific moment, which can change over time.
The state of happiness didn't last long after the news arrived.
Pro Tip 2/2Abstract Qualities
Can refer to more abstract concepts and not just physical objects or situations.
Her state of serenity was evident to everyone.
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Boniface Mwangi: The day...
but the country never spoke about it. We pretended. We all became smart cowards. We decided to stay out of trouble and not talk about it. Ten months later, I quit my job. I said I could not stand it anymore. After quitting my job, I decided to organize my friends to speak about the violence in the country, to speak about the state of the nation,
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Who were the Vestal...
When she performs sacrifices, she focuses intently on the task. Licinia directs her energy towards being the best priestess she can be. She's worried that someday the state will claim her life for its own purposes to protect itself from danger. Licinia could be accused of incestum, meaning unchastity,
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The benefits of good...
though it isn't the exclusive cause of any of them. Posture can even influence your emotional state and your sensitivity to pain. So there are a lot of reasons to aim for good posture. But it's getting harder these days. Sitting in an awkward position for a long time can promote poor posture,
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The five major world...
a state of compassion, insight, peace, and steadfastness. From the time he got up from under that tree to the moment of his death as an old man, the Buddha taught people how to become right speech, right goals, a mind focused on what is real, and a heart focused on loving others.
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What makes muscles grow?...
by providing the building blocks for new tissue in the form of amino acids. Adequate protein intake, along with naturally occurring hormones, like insulin-like growth factor and testosterone, help shift the body into a state where tissue is repaired and grown.
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CT Finalist PIPE National...
state level fourth grade so i know what the questions are like and how i should study i study independently and i frequently study with my coach our school library second my dad gives me plenty of quizzes throughout the year which have been very helpful
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What is bipolar...
For someone seesawing between emotional states, it can feel impossible to find the balance necessary to lead a healthy life. Type 1's extreme highs are known as manic episodes, and they can make a person range from feeling irritable to invincible.
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How high can you count...
It depends on how dexterous you feel. If you can bend each finger just halfway, that gives us three different states - down, half bent, and raised. Now, we can count using a base-three positional system,
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What game theory teaches...
states had nuclear weapons to end all life there was an ideological tension one was an exporter of democracy and capitalism the other one is an exporter of soviet-style communism and there was
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Rescuing the UK's Rarest...
untameable elusive and known for their secretive nature this solitary species native to the uk is now britain's rarest carnival the european wildcat with some estimates stating there could
Video examples
Boniface Mwangi: The day...
but the country never spoke about it. We pretended. We all became smart cowards. We decided to stay out of trouble and not talk about it. Ten months later, I quit my job. I said I could not stand it anymore. After quitting my job, I decided to organize my friends to speak about the violence in the country, to speak about the state of the nation,
Video examples
Who were the Vestal...
When she performs sacrifices, she focuses intently on the task. Licinia directs her energy towards being the best priestess she can be. She's worried that someday the state will claim her life for its own purposes to protect itself from danger. Licinia could be accused of incestum, meaning unchastity,
Video examples
The benefits of good...
though it isn't the exclusive cause of any of them. Posture can even influence your emotional state and your sensitivity to pain. So there are a lot of reasons to aim for good posture. But it's getting harder these days. Sitting in an awkward position for a long time can promote poor posture,
Video examples
The five major world...
a state of compassion, insight, peace, and steadfastness. From the time he got up from under that tree to the moment of his death as an old man, the Buddha taught people how to become right speech, right goals, a mind focused on what is real, and a heart focused on loving others.
Video examples
What makes muscles grow?...
by providing the building blocks for new tissue in the form of amino acids. Adequate protein intake, along with naturally occurring hormones, like insulin-like growth factor and testosterone, help shift the body into a state where tissue is repaired and grown.
Video examples
CT Finalist PIPE National...
state level fourth grade so i know what the questions are like and how i should study i study independently and i frequently study with my coach our school library second my dad gives me plenty of quizzes throughout the year which have been very helpful
Video examples
What is bipolar...
For someone seesawing between emotional states, it can feel impossible to find the balance necessary to lead a healthy life. Type 1's extreme highs are known as manic episodes, and they can make a person range from feeling irritable to invincible.
Video examples
How high can you count...
It depends on how dexterous you feel. If you can bend each finger just halfway, that gives us three different states - down, half bent, and raised. Now, we can count using a base-three positional system,
Video examples
What game theory teaches...
states had nuclear weapons to end all life there was an ideological tension one was an exporter of democracy and capitalism the other one is an exporter of soviet-style communism and there was
Video examples
Rescuing the UK's Rarest...
untameable elusive and known for their secretive nature this solitary species native to the uk is now britain's rarest carnival the european wildcat with some estimates stating there could
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Buddha
Leader
Without health life is not life; it is only a state of langour and suffering - an image of death.
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Anais Nin
American Author
We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.
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Swami Vivekananda
Indian Clergyman
Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.
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Asma Jahangir
Pakistani Activist
If state protects the rights of people, they start respecting the state.
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Charles L. Evans
American Public Servant
I often will state things strongly if I think that it's important.
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Mamata Banerjee
Indian Politician
Law and order is the responsibility of the state governments.
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Plato
Greek Philosopher
States are as the men, they grow out of human characters.
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Dick Durbin
American Politician
I enjoy my job, and I will help my state all I can.
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Kay Ivey
American Politician
We need to protect the children of our state.
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Emmet Fox
American Author
Life is a state of consciousness.
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Buddha
Leader
Without health life is not life; it is only a state of langour and suffering - an image of death.
Quote examples
Anais Nin
American Author
We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.
Quote examples
Swami Vivekananda
Indian Clergyman
Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.
Quote examples
Asma Jahangir
Pakistani Activist
If state protects the rights of people, they start respecting the state.
Quote examples
Charles L. Evans
American Public Servant
I often will state things strongly if I think that it's important.
Quote examples
Mamata Banerjee
Indian Politician
Law and order is the responsibility of the state governments.
Quote examples
Plato
Greek Philosopher
States are as the men, they grow out of human characters.
Quote examples
Dick Durbin
American Politician
I enjoy my job, and I will help my state all I can.
Quote examples
Kay Ivey
American Politician
We need to protect the children of our state.
Quote examples
Emmet Fox
American Author
Life is a state of consciousness.
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