Make a statement
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To say something officially or publicly.
The president is about to make a statement about the economic situation.
Often appears as...
- make a statement on
- make a public statement
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To do something to attract attention or provoke a reaction.
By wearing that outfit, she wanted to make a statement.
Often appears as...
- make a fashion statement
- make a political statement
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To provide documented information, like in a written report.
The company has to make a statement about their earnings every quarter.
Often appears as...
- make a financial statement
- make an income statement
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
phrase
To say something officially or publicly.
The president is about to make a statement about the economic situation.
Often appears as...
- make a statement on
- make a public statement
phrase
To do something to attract attention or provoke a reaction.
By wearing that outfit, she wanted to make a statement.
Often appears as...
- make a fashion statement
- make a political statement
phrase
To provide documented information, like in a written report.
The company has to make a statement about their earnings every quarter.
Often appears as...
- make a financial statement
- make an income statement
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Public Impact
Used when a person wants to influence many people or the public opinion.
The CEO made a statement about diversity in the workplace.
Pro Tip 2/3Clarify Position
Helps clarify a stance or address rumors and speculations.
After the scandal, the senator made a statement to clear his name.
Pro Tip 3/3Authority Voice
Shows that the speaker has the authority or right to speak on a matter.
The director made a statement regarding the new company policies.
Pro Tip 1/3Public Impact
Used when a person wants to influence many people or the public opinion.
The CEO made a statement about diversity in the workplace.
Pro Tip 2/3Clarify Position
Helps clarify a stance or address rumors and speculations.
After the scandal, the senator made a statement to clear his name.
Pro Tip 3/3Authority Voice
Shows that the speaker has the authority or right to speak on a matter.
The director made a statement regarding the new company policies.
Pro Tip 1/3Public Impact
Used when a person wants to influence many people or the public opinion.
The CEO made a statement about diversity in the workplace.
Pro Tip 2/3Clarify Position
Helps clarify a stance or address rumors and speculations.
After the scandal, the senator made a statement to clear his name.
Pro Tip 3/3Authority Voice
Shows that the speaker has the authority or right to speak on a matter.
The director made a statement regarding the new company policies.
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