state
noun
the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes.
will state
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future tenseof state.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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That said, I will state the obvious: You will likely be forfeiting a decent amount of income.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Look up polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, and every definition you find will state that the hormonal disorder manifests in women and people with ovaries of reproductive age.
From Slate ● Sep. 19, 2025
“Innocent children are suffering every day. After all these years, when will state leadership get serious about fixing this disaster?”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
A new policy will state that free cash withdrawals and deposits must be available within one mile for people living in urban areas.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2023
“As I explained,” said Roz, “if you state yours, I will state mine.”
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
