make a statement



make a statement

Create a certain impression; communicate an idea or mood without using words. For example, The furnishings here make a statement about the company. [Mid-1900s]
See also: make, statement

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Augustusə-GUS-təs (English), ow-KHUYS-tus (Dutch)Ancient Roman, Dutch
Varinius-Ancient Roman
MerrillMER-əlEnglish
ChelleSHELEnglish
Cara['kærə]
Culver['kʌlvə]