statement

Definition

  • noun: something that you say or write in a formal or official way
  • noun: something 'stated'
  • often used in the phrase 'make a statement'
  • synonyms: parthian shot, a priori principle, account

Examples

  • She thinks she's 'making a fashion statement' [=being fashionable in a bold way], but I think she looks ridiculous.

  • The company's 'mission statement' emphasizes its ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of the community.

  • The government 'made a statement' [=sent a message] by setting stiff punishments for repeat offenders.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Superman is here. He's actually at the United States capitol. This is really a historic moment. Nor we expect that Superman would give some kind of a statement to the Senate to the American people, and of course to the world. He's here. He came. - He's above the Capitol. (..)
    2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
  • (..) Please, drink, it's free. Mr. Wayne. Mr. Wayne. Clark Kent, Daily Planet. Oh, my foundation has already issued a statement in support of the... cause. I'm sorry? Wow. Pretty girl. Bad habit. Don't quote me, alright? What's your position on the bat vigilante in Gotham? (..)
    2016 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice