I myself, though meanest stated, And in court now
almost hated. --Wither.
Who calls the council, states the certain day.
--Pope.
2. To express the particulars of; to set down in detail or in
gross; to represent fully in words; to narrate; to recite;
as, to state the facts of a case, one's opinion, etc.
{To state it}. To assume state or dignity. [Obs.] ``Rarely
dressed up, and taught to state it.'' --Beau. & Fl.
He is capable of corruption who receives more than
what is the stated and unquestionable fee of his
office. --Addison.
2. Recurring at regular time; not occasional; as, stated
preaching; stated business hours.