give a statement

Frequency: 8.622.3 per million words

to provide a formal account, especially to the police

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Examples (10)

  • He admitted giving a false statement to the police.
  • The witness was asked to give a full statement about what he saw.
  • She refused to give a statement until her lawyer arrived.
  • After the accident, I had to go to the station to give a statement.
  • The suspect has finally agreed to give a statement to the investigators.
  • The victim was too shaken to give a statement immediately after the crime.
  • Anyone who saw the incident is encouraged to give a statement.
  • He was cautioned by the officer before giving his statement.
  • The manager had to give a statement regarding the security breach.
  • It is important to give an accurate statement to avoid legal trouble.