State \State\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stated; p. pr. & vb. n. Stating.]

1. To set; to settle; to establish. [R.]

I myself, though meanest stated, And in court now almost hated. --Wither.

Who calls the council, states the certain day. --Pope.

2. To express the particulars of; to set down in detail or in gross; to represent fully in words; to narrate; to recite; as, to state the facts of a case, one's opinion, etc.

To state it. To assume state or dignity. [Obs.]

``Rarely dressed up, and taught to state it.'' --Beau. & Fl.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Stated \Stat"ed\, a.

1. Settled; established; fixed.

He is capable of corruption who receives more than what is the stated and unquestionable fee of his office. --Addison.

2. Recurring at regular time; not occasional; as, stated preaching; stated business hours.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)