state

noun, verb204 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2

Refers to the condition of one's mind.

Refers to a positive and desirable condition.

Refers to a negative or poor condition.

Refers to the condition of one's feelings.

Often used for finances or organizations to mean strong and successful.

A more formal or clinical term for mental state.

Refers to a self-governing country.

Refers to a very bad or unpleasant condition.

Refers to a condition that is sad or pathetic.

A formal term for a self-governing country with supreme authority.

Refers to a condition that is suitable for a purpose.

Refers to a condition that is satisfactory.

Refers to a shocking and very bad condition.

To say or write something in a way that is easy to understand.

To say or write something in a very direct and simple way.

Regulation or management by the government.

The fact of an industry or company being owned by the government.

To begin to be in a particular condition, often a negative one.

Similar to 'get into', often used for more dramatic changes (e.g., shock, a coma).