To make a statement
Beispiel: They make a statement publicly
Definition
"To make a statement" means to express something clearly and publicly, often to convey an opinion, belief, or intention. It involves articulating a message or declaration in a way that others can understand and recognize as a formal communication.
Etymologie
The phrase "to make a statement" originates from the combination of the verb 'make,' meaning to create or produce, and the noun 'statement,' which comes from the Old French 'statement,' derived from the Latin 'statuere,' meaning to set up or establish. Did you know? The word 'statement' was first used in English to mean a formal declaration or account in the 15th century.
