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   declare

   /dɪˈklɛː/

   verb

   • 1. say something in a solemn and emphatic manner: "the prime minister declared that the programme of austerity had paid off" Similar proclaimannouncemake knownstatecommunicaterevealdivulgementiontalk aboutraisemootairbring into the openvoicearticulatepronounceexpressventset forthmake publicpublicizedisseminatecirculatepublishbroadcastpromulgatetrumpetblazoninformal:come out withshout from the rooftopsliterary:noise abroadblazon abroadrare:preconize
   • ▪ formally announce the beginning of (a state or condition): "Spain declared war on Britain in 1796" Similar assertmaintainstateaveraffirmcontendargueinsistholdprofessmoveclaimallegeavowvowswearattesttestifycertifyinformal:make outtechnical:deposerepresentformal:opinearchaic:avouchrare:asseverate
   • ▪ pronounce or assert (a person or thing) to be something specified: "the mansion was declared a fire hazard" Similar assertmaintainstateaveraffirmcontendargueinsistholdprofessmoveclaimallegeavowvowswearattesttestifycertifyinformal:make outtechnical:deposerepresentformal:opinearchaic:avouchrare:asseverate
   • ▪ openly align oneself for or against (a party or position) in a dispute: British "the president had declared for denuclearization of Europe"
   • ▪ reveal one's intentions or identity: "a number of interested parties who can't declare themselves openly"
   • ▪ announce oneself as a candidate for an election: "he declared last April"
   • ▪ express feelings of love to someone: archaic "she waited in vain for him to declare himself"
   • 2. acknowledge possession of (taxable income or dutiable goods): "if you have something to declare customs officers will tell you the duty payable"
   • 3. close an innings voluntarily before all the wickets have fallen: "Pakistan declared at 446 for four"
   • 4. announce that one holds (certain combinations of cards) in a card game.
   • ▪ name (the trump suit) in a card game.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin declarare, from de- ‘thoroughly’ + clarare ‘make clear’ (from clarus ‘clear’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. declarable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDECLARE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DECLARE definition: 1. to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially: 2. to officially tell someone…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     DECLARE meaning: 1. to announce something clearly, firmly,...

   • Declare: Thai Translation

     declare translate: ประกาศ, พูดอย่างหนักแน่น, ยืนยัน;...

   • Declare: German Translation

     DECLARE translate: erklären, verkünden, angeben. Learn more...

   • Declare: Arabic Translation

     DECLARE translate: يُصرّح , يُعلِن. Learn more in the...

   • Declare in Spanish

     DECLARE translate: declarar, declarar, parar de batear,...

   • Declare in Japanese

     DECLARE translate: （税関で課税品）を申告する, ～を宣言する, 宣言（せんげん）する,...

   • Traditional

     DECLARE translate: 表達, 宣佈;聲明;公佈, 申報（應納稅的貨物價值或收入）, 板球, （板球比賽中...

   • Declare in Russian

     DECLARE translate: объявлять, заявлять , декларировать...

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   To declare is to state clearly and officially. In elections, the government body that counts the votes declares the winner. Until the declaration is made, the results are not official. When you are traveling, you might be asked if you have anything to declare.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the verb declare in British and American English. Find out how to declare something true, official, or taxable, or to declare your position or choice.