make a statement
The phrase "make a statement" involves conveying a clear message or impression, often through words, actions, or appearance.
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Definition
B2Legal
(formal)To provide a detailed account of events, typically to authorities.
Example
- The witness was asked to make a statement to the police.
B2Public Relations
(formal)To issue an official declaration or announcement.
Example
- The company will make a statement regarding the recent data breach.
B1Fashion
(informal)To communicate an idea or personality through one's clothing or style.
Example
- Wearing a bright red dress to the party really made a statement.
B2General
(informal)To perform an action that clearly expresses a point of view or intention.
Example
- Quitting his job in such a dramatic way really made a statement.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "make a statement":
make a pointvalue statementmake a casestatement of intentpurpose statementmake one's markmake a playmake a difference