Word
declared
Phoneticsde·clared, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈkɫɛɹd/
UK/dɪklˈeəd/
Definitions
01stated officially
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
v. said something in an official or public way.
v. announced or stated something formally, officially, or with strong emphasis.
“The government declared a state of emergency after the heavy floods.”
“The prime minister declared the conference open, emphasizing the need for international cooperation in the face of economic instability.”
Usage
Often used with a direct object or a that-clause.
Synonyms
02customs/tax
B2 · Upper Intermediate Law
v. told a government official about goods or money you are carrying.
v. made a formal statement of taxable goods or income to customs or tax authorities.
“He declared the expensive watch at the airport to avoid a fine.”
“Failure to have declared the additional income on her tax return resulted in a significant financial penalty from the revenue service.”
03openly stated
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. describes a feeling or fact that you have told everyone about.
adj. openly avowed or stated; describing a status or intention that has been made public.
“She is a declared supporter of the new environmental policy.”
“Despite being a declared enemy of the regime, the journalist continued to publish reports from within the capital.”
Teaching tip
This adjective usually appears before the noun it describes.
Real-World Examples
“Greenberg is looking into whether Farage should have declared a £5m gift from the Thailand-based businessman Christopher Harborne , given to him before the last election.” “Scientists at the University of Oxford started developing the vaccine eight weeks ago when a public health emergency was declared on 17 May.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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