denote vs state

state vs denote

denote is not a noun while state is a noun.

denote and state both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
denote	No	No	Yes	No
state	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, state is a hyponym of denote; that is, state is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than denote:

denote: have as a meaning
state: indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

Other hyponyms of denote include convolute, pervert, sophisticate, twist, twist around, euphemise, euphemize, come back, hark back, recall, return, identify, name, apply, slur, express.

denote (noun)	state (noun)
	the way something is with respect to its main attributes
	a politically organized body of people under a single government
	the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state
	the territory occupied by a nation
	the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
	a state of depression or agitation
	(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container)

denote (verb)	state (verb)
have as a meaning	express in words
be a sign or indication of	put before
make known; make an announcement	indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.

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