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declare

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //dɪˈkɫɛɹ// UK //dɪklˈeə// de·clare Archaic General-service Slang

v. to say something clearly and officially so that everyone knows your decision or the truth. You use this for important news, like starting a war or winning a game.

v. to announce something clearly, formally, or explicitly. Often used in legal, political, or official contexts to establish a fact or state of affairs.


SIMPLE

The referee will declare the winner at the end of the match.

CONTEXTUAL

The government plans to declare a state of emergency to deal with the rising flood waters.

COMPLEX

After reviewing the evidence, the committee decided to declare the previous results null and void, citing significant procedural errors during the initial count.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English declaren, from Old French declarer, from Latin dēclārō (“to make clear”), from dē- + clārus (“clear”).

Usage

The verb is transitive and often takes a direct object or a 'that' clause.

Pitfall

He declared about his intentions.He declared his intentions.Declare is a transitive verb and does not require a preposition before the object.

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