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

  • (..) Why didn't he go public? He did. But the church made a huge effort to discredit him. Smear campaigns, public statements by prominent bishops. It's just like Saviano said. And Garabedian. You getting anywhere with him? More victims. More victims. (..)
    2015 Spotlight