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statement
something that someone says or writes publicly in order to tell people what they intend to do, what their opinion is etc:
• The President will make a statement to the press this afternoon.
announcement
a public or official statement telling people what has happened or what will happen:
• The announcement was heard by millions of radio listeners this morning. • The company made an announcement yesterday that Rogers has resigned as managing director.
declaration
an important official statement, especially about what a government or organization intends to do:
• On the 19th of July a declaration of war was delivered in Berlin. • Independence Hall is where the delegates met to sign the Declaration of Independence and write the Constitution.
press release
an official statement giving information to the newspapers, radio, or television:
• The singer issued a press release saying that she was too ill to continue with the tour.
testimony
a formal statement saying that something is true, especially one a witness makes in a court of law:
• The testimony of the two arresting officers was an important part of the prosecution case. • The jury based their decision almost entirely on the testimony of one witness.
affidavit
law a written statement that you swear is true, for use as proof in a court of law:
• A prison doctor who treated the accused sent an affidavit about his mental state.
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verbs
make a statement
(= say something, especially in public )
• The minister will make a statement on the matter tomorrow.
give a statement
(= make a statement, especially to the police )
• He gave a statement to the police.
issue/release/put out a statement
(= give a written statement to newspapers, TV etc )
• The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a short statement saying the meeting was ‘useful’.
take/get a statement from somebody
• I asked the police why they didn’t take a statement from me four years ago.
withdraw your statement
(= say that a statement you gave is not true )
• She later withdrew her statement.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + statement
a short/brief statement
• Police last night issued a brief statement about the incident.
a clear statement
(= giving an opinion clearly )
• The article was a clear statement of his beliefs.
a sweeping statement
(= one that is too general )
• Researchers do not want to make any sweeping statements at this stage.
a false/misleading statement
(= one that is not true )
• She is accused of making false statements to obtain a passport.
an official statement
• The company is expected to make an official statement tomorrow.
a formal statement
(= one you must sign to show that it is true )
• You will be asked to make a formal statement.
a public statement
(= one made in public )
• We will be making no public statements about the matter.
a written statement
• One neighbour said in a written statement that she often heard a baby ‘crying for help’.
a prepared statement
(= one that is prepared and then read out )
• His solicitor read a prepared statement on his behalf.
a sworn statement
(= one that you officially promise is true )
• The reports were based on sworn statements of graduates of the terrorist training camp.
a policy statement
(= one that explains a government policy )
• In his first major policy statement to Parliament he promised to end corruption in public life.
a mission statement
(= one in which an organization states its aims )
• The role of a mission statement is to focus on the purpose of the organization.
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noun ADJ. brief, short Saunder's lawyer made a brief statement to the press outside the court. | bald, blunt, flat His bald statement that he'd resigned concealed his anxiety about the situation. | comprehensive, definitive, detailed, full | explicit An explicit statement of objectives is vital before the project begins. | clear, simple | bold, firm, positive, strong | explanatory | false, inaccurate, misleading | sweeping She made one of her sweeping statements about foreigners. | joint The two heads of state issued a joint statement. | formal, government, official, public | political They decided to make a political statement by refusing to vote. | oral, signed, sworn, written VERB + STATEMENT issue, put out, release | give, make He admitted giving a false statement to the police. | take The police will take a statement from each of you. | withdraw | deny PREP. in a/the ~ In a statement released today, the Department of Health said … | ~ about The clothes you wear are a statement about yourself. | ~ on a statement on human rights | ~ to He's trying to withdraw the statement he made to Parliament last week.
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