stipulate

[stip-yuh-leyt] / ˈstɪp yəˌleɪt /

VERB

decide on conditions

Synonyms

STRONGEST

designate guarantee impose lay down provide require specify spell out

STRONG

agree arrange bargain condition contract covenant detail engage make name particularize pledge postulate promise settle slot state

WEAK

insist upon lay finger on make a point pin down put down for specificate specificize

Antonyms

STRONG

break break off calculate confuse decline disagree discourage mix up refuse

WEAK

imply wish

Example Sentences

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However, the initiative does not stipulate how dollars diverted from payroll must be spent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The existing arrangements for the Ladies' Pond stipulate it is available for use by biological and trans women, with the reverse true for the Men's.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Usage restrictions governing its contract with the Pentagon stipulate that its AI cannot be used for domestic mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Let’s stipulate that nobody should be surprised by VanDyke’s conduct.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

“Oh man. Can we stipulate right now that I’m not referring to you when I say something like that?”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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