stated

(verb) express in words. Synonyms: state, say, tell. Examples: "He said that he wanted to marry her." "Tell me what is bothering you." "State your opinion." "State your name."

(verb) put before. Synonyms: submit, state, put forward, posit. Example: "I submit to you that the accused is guilty."

(verb) indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.. Synonyms: express, state. Example: "Can you express this distance in kilometers?."

(adj) declared as fact; explicitly stated. Synonyms: declared.