make a statement
made a statement
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Definition of make a statement - Reverso English Dictionary

Verbal expression

1.
communicationexpress an opinion or viewpoint clearly
  • He decided to make a statement during the meeting..
declare
2.
fashionUSwear something to attract attentionUS
  • She loves to make a statement with her bold outfits..
stand out
3.
submit statementRarecreate a formal or official declarationRare
  • The CEO will make a statement about the merger.
announce declare
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Expressions with make

make ofv.
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
make sensev.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
make breadv.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
make conversationv.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
make one's bedv.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
make one's eyes waterv.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.

Expressions with statement

fashion statementn.
clothing or style choice showing a message or personality
Her bright jacket made a real fashion statement.
blanket statementn.
generalization made without enough evidence
Saying all cats hate water is a blanket statement.
sweeping statementn.
overly general statement
His claim that all politicians are corrupt is a sweeping statement.
bank statementn.
document showing all account transactions and balances
I reviewed my bank statement for any errors.
policy statementn.
official document or announcement that clearly explains rules or planned actions
The company released a policy statement on workplace harassment last week.
witness statementn.
written or recorded account of events given by someone who saw them
The lawyer reviewed the witness statement before preparing questions for the trial.
bold statementn.
strong and noticeable assertion
The CEO's bold statement about the company's future impressed the investors.
false statementn.
untrue declaration
The witness was charged with making a false statement.
opening statementn.
introductory comments in a debate or presentation
Her opening statement in the debate was compelling and well-structured.
public statementn.
comment or opinion shared in front of many people or media
The mayor's public statement on housing policy drew both praise and criticism.

Terms related to make a statement

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
makerstatedstatingassertclearlydeclareexpressopineopinionstatementviewpointbold

Terms with make a statement included in their meaning

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don'toth.
negative verb
make a negative statement or command
kindaadv.
hedge
in a vague, hesitant way to make a statement softer
put it this wayexp.
softening
rephrase to make a statement less direct
go as far as sayingv.
communication
make a bold or extreme statement
go on recordv.
communication
make a public statement for future reference
put down a markerv.
communication
make a clear statement or action to show intention
shall we sayexp.
softening
used to make a statement less offensive
swear on the Biblev.
court promise
make a serious promise or statement with the Bible as proof

Examples of make a statement in a sentence

  • The protest was a way to make a statement.
  • He likes to make a statement with his unique accessories.
  • They make a statement with their colorful hairstyles.
  • The minister will make a statement regarding the new policy.
  • The spokesperson is expected to make a statement soon.

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  1. French:faire une déclaration, faire sensation, ...
  2. German:eine Aussage machen, ein Statement setzen, ...
  3. Italian:esprimere un'opinione, farsi notare, ...
  4. Spanish:expresar una opinión, destacar, ...
  5. Portuguese:fazer uma declaração, chamar a atenção, ...
  6. Chinese:表明态度, 引人注目, ...
  7. Japanese:声明を出す, 注目を集める, ...
  8. Arabic:أَدْلَى بِبَيَان, لَفَتَ الْأَنْظَارَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַצְהִיר, לִמְשׁוֹךְ תְּשׂוּמֶת לֵב בִּלְבוּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:высказать мнение, привлекать внимание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:висловити думку, виділятися, ...
  12. Hindi:बयान देना, ध्यान आकर्षित करना, ...

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