In the definition of "look on", what does it mean by "stated way"?

[askingquestion]

I look on theh definition of "look on" (somebody) and I get:
to consider or think of someone or something in a stated way
In the link:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/look-on-upon
What is stated way?
i have 2 definition:
1)fixed, settled
and
2) said, expressed verbally or in writing,
What is the correct definition of stated way in the bold sentence?

 

[phinds]

2) said, expressed verbally or in writing

This

 

[Haborix]

i.e., the stated way in the example sentence from your link is "as a daughter"