declared
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.said something in an official or public way.
v.announced or stated something formally, officially, or with strong emphasis.
Simple“The government declared a state of emergency after the heavy floods.”
In context“The prime minister declared the conference open, emphasizing the need for international cooperation in the face of economic instability.”
UsageOften used with a direct object or a that-clause.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“He declared the expensive watch at the airport to avoid a fine.”
In context“Failure to have declared the additional income on her tax return resulted in a significant financial penalty from the revenue service.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“She is a declared supporter of the new environmental policy.”
In context“Despite being a declared enemy of the regime, the journalist continued to publish reports from within the capital.”
Teacher's tipThis adjective usually appears before the noun it describes.
Usage declared a state · declared major · declared a national
“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.”