states

NOUN

condition or mode of being

Synonyms

STRONGEST

case

STRONG

accompaniment attitude capacity category chances character circumstance circumstances contingency element environment essential estate event eventuality fix footing form humor imperative juncture limitation mood nature occasion occurrence outlook pass phase plight position posture predicament prerequisite proviso reputation requirement shape situation spirits stand standing station status stipulation time welfare

WEAK

frame of mind state of affairs

Antonyms

STRONG

good fortune

NOUN

dignity, grandeur

Synonyms

STRONG

cachet ceremony consequence display glory majesty pomp position prestige rank splendor standing stature status style

Antonyms

STRONG

dullness insignificance unimportance

NOUN

government, country

Synonyms

STRONGEST

community federation land nation territory union

STRONG

commonwealth republic sovereignty

WEAK

body politic

VERB

declare, assert

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affirm articulate describe explain expound express give present put say set forth speak specify tell voice

STRONG

air asseverate aver deliver elucidate enounce enumerate enunciate interpret narrate pitch pronounce propound recite recount rehearse relate report spiel utter vent ventilate

WEAK

bring out chime in come out with give blow-by-blow give rundown throw out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be quiet confuse listen misrepresent refrain take withhold

STRONG

conceal hide mumble suppress

WEAK

ask question

Example Sentences

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“I’m Figure 03, a humanoid built in the United States of America,” the robot told the audience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Vance, who will be accompanied by his wife Usha Vance, "will also deliver remarks on the rich partnership between the United States and Hungary," the White House said in a statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Macron said such talk weakens the bonds of the alliance regardless of if the United States pulls out of the organization.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

On Wednesday, it was announced that Woods had turned down the role of United States Ryder Cup captain when the biennial tournament takes place in Ireland in 2027.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I just found out that the beautiful statue of a lady holding a torch in the air was supposed to come to Egypt, but instead it will be going to the United States.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman