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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Hendy harboured hopes of getting on England's tour of Argentina and the United States in the summer, but was overlooked.

From BBC

"The United States is starting from scratch, and with the new registration procedure, some NGOs will leave," said a European diplomatic source in the region, asking not to be named.

From Barron's

The tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico will run from June 11 to July 19.

From Barron's

Global crude markets, however, remain awash with excess crude amid record production from the United States and fading demand from China.

From Barron's

Moving to Israel, though, you should keep your retirement accounts in the United States, says Douglas Goldstein, a certified financial planner who specializes in U.S. investment and retirement accounts in Israel.

From MarketWatch