To Mention
To State, To Explain
transitive verb, ichidan verb
Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means mention so the verb vocab version is to mention.
This is a formal word often used in writing.
I have to mention this thing... "NO," (の) you quickly respond. I don't want you mentioning that here and now.
上司に全く正反対の意見を述べるのは気が引けます。
I'm hesitant to state opinions that are diametrically opposed to my boss's.
論文では、研究結果だけでなく、プロセスも具体的に述べる必要があります。
In papers, it's necessary to describe not only the research results but also the process in detail.
ビエトは自著の中で、ヤクザの歴史について述べた。
Viet explained the history of yakuza in his own literary work.