Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense declares, present participle declaring, past tense, past participle declared
1. verb
If you declare that something is true, you say that it is true in a firm, deliberate way. You can also declare an attitude or intention.
[written]
Speaking outside Ten Downing Street, she declared that she would fight on. [VERB that]
'I'm absolutely thrilled to have done what I've done,' he declared. [VERB with quote]
He declared his intention to become the best golfer in the world. [VERB noun]
Glasses of Madeira wine were brought to us. We declared it delicious. [VERB noun adjective]
He turned up in northern Cyprus, declaring himself happy to be home. [V pron-refl adj/prep]
[Also V n n, V n to-inf]
Synonyms: state, claim, announce, voice More Synonyms of declare
2. verb
If you declare something, you state officially and formally that it exists or is the case.
The government is ready to declare a permanent ceasefire. [VERB noun]
His lawyers are confident that the judges will declare Mr Stevens innocent. [VERB noun adjective]
The U.N. has declared it to be a safe zone. [VERB noun to-infinitive]
On striking his sword on the stone, he declared himself Lord of the City. [VERB noun noun]
You may have to declare that you have had an HIV test. [VERB that]
3. verb
If you declare goods that you have bought in another country or money that you have earned, you say how much you have bought or earned so that you can pay tax on it.
Your income must be declared on this form. [VERB noun]
She had nothing to declare, and was starting to go through the 'Green' channel whenshe was stopped. [VERB noun]
Phrasal verbs:
See declare for
More Synonyms of declare
declare in British English
(dɪˈklɛə)
verb(mainly tr)
1. (may take a clause as object)
to make clearly known or announce officially
to declare one's interests
war was declared
2.
to state officially that (a person, fact, etc) is as specified
he declared him fit
3. (may take a clause as object)
to state emphatically; assert
4.
to show, reveal, or manifest
the heavens declare the glory of God
5. (intr; often foll by for or against)
to make known one's choice or opinion
6.
to make a complete statement of (dutiable goods, etc)
7. (also intr) cards
a.
to display (a card or series of cards) on the table so as to add to one's score
b.
to decide (the trump suit) by making the final bid
8. (intransitive) cricket
to close an innings voluntarily before all ten wickets have fallen
9.
to authorize the payment of (a dividend) from corporate net profit
Derived forms
declarable (deˈclarable)
adjective
Word origin
C14: from Latin dēclārāre to make clear, from clārus bright, clear
declare in American English
(diˈklɛr; dɪˈklɛr)
verb transitiveWord forms: deˈclared or deˈclaring
1.
to make clearly known; state or announce openly, formally, etc.
2.
to show or reveal
3.
to say positively or emphatically
4.
to make a statement, or account, of (taxable goods), as at customs
5.
to authorize the payment or distribution of (a dividend, etc.)
6. Cards
to meld
verb intransitive
7.
to make a declaration
8.
to state openly a choice, opinion, etc. (for or against)
SIMILAR WORDS: asˈsert
Idioms:
declare oneself
I declare!
SYNONYMY NOTE: declare implies a making known openly by an explicit or clear statement, often one expressedformally [he declared his intention to run for office]; to announce is to make something of interest known publicly or officially, esp. something ofthe nature of news [to announce a sale]; to publish is to make known through a medium that reaches the general public, now esp. the mediumof printing; , proclaim implies official, formal announcement, made with the greatest possible publicity,of something of great moment or significance [“Proclaim liberty throughout all the land . . .”]
Word origin
ME declaren < OFr declarer < L declarare < de-, intens. + clarare, to make clear < clarus, clear
Examples of 'declare' in a sentence
declare
No one has officially declared their interest in standing.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's important for a pest controller to inspect the affected room after treatment, and to declare it officially clear of bugs.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
After five months, things came to a head when 6,000 union miners declared their intention to kill company guards and destroy company equipment.
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
Half of those who do not declare a condition say it does not affect their driving, while 14 per cent do not know they should report it.
The Sun (2016)
This in turn has allowed it to declare its dividend policy.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
So far only two lyric books have been officially declared missing to police.
The Sun (2011)
Another had been declared a commune by its staff.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There did seem a gulf between the declared emotional intention and the distinctly cerebral realisation.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The present regime had the declared intention of expanding the role of the administration.
Wright, Vincent The Government and Politics of France (1989)
The news unleashed yet another media frenzy declaring the death of skiing as we know it around the world.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The company will have to be careful when declaring a dividend as this can be made only from retained profits.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Over the past year we have drawn out more than the declared dividends and have loan accounts owing to the company.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It declared a dividend of ½p.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Missing airliner MH370 will be officially declared lost at the end of this year.
The Sun (2014)
The sale is part of the company's declared intention of exiting mature assets and realising capital.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Does it mean that owners of companies would have to declare any dividends, as well as pay?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
ER said that it would not declare a dividend for the year.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Soon afterwards, the club was declared officially bankrupt when huge tax debts were exposed by fake banking guarantees.
John Foot Calcio: A History of Italian Football (2006)
Frequently companies declare stock dividends.
Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance (1991)
The Silly Season is officially declared over.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
She has been officially declared as'the next big thing '.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He declared a ceasefire yesterday and he didn't stop firing at us from six this morning until 11am.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Unless it makes interest payments to so-called vulture funds holding its bonds by tomorrow, the country will be officially declared in default.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The pressure has now reached such a pitch that White can no longer hold out in the centre, but must declare his intentions.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
A formal democracy is a government that has officially declared itself to be a democracy, but whoseactions are in fact inconsistent with its declarations.
Sanderson, Stephen K. Macrosociology: An Introduction to Human Societies (1995)
In other languages
declare
British English: declare /dɪˈklɛə/ VERB
If you declare that something is the case, you say that it is true in a firm, deliberate way.
He declared his intention to become the best golfer in the world.
American English: declare
Arabic: يُعْلِنُ
Brazilian Portuguese: declarar
Chinese: 宣布
Croatian: izjaviti
Czech: prohlásit
Danish: erklære
Dutch: aankondigen
European Spanish: declarar proclamar
Finnish: julistaa
French: déclarer
German: kundtun
Greek: δηλώνω
Italian: dichiarare
Japanese: 断言する
Korean: 선언하다
Norwegian: erklære
Polish: zadeklarować
European Portuguese: declarar
Romanian: a declara
Russian: заявлять
Latin American Spanish: declarar
Swedish: deklarera
Thai: ประกาศ
Turkish: açıklamak beyan
Ukrainian: заявляти
Vietnamese: tuyên bố
All related terms of 'declare'
declare for
If you declare for something or someone, you say that you are in favour of them.
I declare!
I am surprised , startled , etc.
declare income
A person's or organization's income is the money that they earn or receive , as opposed to the money that they have to spend or pay out.
declare oneself
to state strongly one's opinion
declare bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is the state of being bankrupt .
declare donations
A donation is something which someone gives to a charity or other organization.
declare war (on)
to make a formal declaration of being at war (with)
declare an interest
to make known one's connection , esp a prejudicial connection, with an affair
Chinese translation of 'declare'
declare
(dɪˈklɛəʳ)
vt
(= state)
[intention, attitude]宣布(佈) (xuānbù)
[support]表明 (biǎomíng)
[income]申报(報) (shēnbào)
(at customs)[goods]报(報)关(關) (bàoguān)
vi
宣称(稱) (xuānchēng)
to declare sb innocent/insane宣布某人无(無)罪/精神失常 (xuānbù mǒurén wúzuì/jīngshén shīcháng)
to declare war (on sb)(向某人)宣战(戰) ((xiàng mǒurén) xuānzhàn)
1 (verb)
Definition
to state firmly and forcefully
He declared his intention to become the best golfer in the world.
Synonyms
state
Clearly state your address and telephone number.
claim
He claimed that it was a conspiracy against him.
announce
The couple were planning to announce their engagement.
voice
Scientists have voiced concern that the disease could be passed to humans.
express
He expressed grave concern at their attitude.
maintain
Prosecutors maintain that no deal was made.
confirm
I can confirm that the area is now in rebel hands.
assert
We assert that the bill violates the First Amendment.
proclaim
He continues to proclaim his innocence.
pronounce
A specialist has pronounced him fully fit.
They took time to pronounce their verdict.
utter
They departed without uttering a word.
notify
affirm
profess
He professed that he was content with the arrangements.
avow
a public statement avowing neutrality
aver
Her friends aver that men find her fascinating.
asseverate (formal)
2 (verb)
Definition
to state firmly and forcefully
They declare that there is no lawful impediment to the marriage.
Synonyms
testify
Several eye witnesses testified that they had seen the fight.
state
witness
swear
I swear I've told you all I know.
assert
affirm
`The place is a dump,' she affirmed.
certify
They have certified the document as genuine.
attest
Records attest to his long history of violence.
bear witness
His mother bore witness in court that he had been at home that night.
vouch
give testimony
asseverate
3 (verb)
Definition
to announce publicly or officially
Anyone carrying money into or out of the country must declare it.
Synonyms
make known
tell
The facts tell a very different story.
reveal
She has refused to reveal her daughter's whereabouts.
show
She had enough time to show her gratitude.
broadcast
confess
I must confess I'm not a great sports enthusiast.
communicate
The result will be communicated to parents.
disclose
Neither side would disclose details of the transaction.
convey
I tried to convey the wonder of the experience to my husband.
manifest
He's only convincing when that inner fury manifests itself.
make public
Additional synonyms
in the sense of affirm
Definition
to declare to be true
`The place is a dump,' she affirmed.
Synonyms
declare,
state,
maintain,
swear,
assert,
testify,
pronounce,
certify,
attest,
avow,
aver,
asseverate (formal),
avouch
in the sense of announce
Definition
to proclaim
The couple were planning to announce their engagement.
Synonyms
make known,
tell,
report,
reveal,
publish,
declare,
advertise,
broadcast,
disclose,
post,
tweet,
intimate,
proclaim,
trumpet,
make public,
publicize,
divulge,
promulgate,
propound,
shout from the rooftops (informal),
give out
in the sense of assert
Definition
to state or declare
We assert that the bill violates the First Amendment.