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declared

v. · adj.
US //dɪˈkɫɛɹd// UK //dɪklˈeəd// de·clared
  1. 1 stated officially (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    said something in an official or public way.

    announced or stated something formally, officially, or with strong emphasis.

    Example

    The government declared a state of emergency after the heavy floods.

    Example

    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.
  2. 2 customs/tax (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Law

    told a government official about goods or money you are carrying.

    made a formal statement of taxable goods or income to customs or tax authorities.

    Example

    He declared the expensive watch at the airport to avoid a fine.

    Example

    Failure to have declared the additional income on her tax return resulted in a significant financial penalty from the revenue service.
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  1. 3 openly stated (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    describes a feeling or fact that you have told everyone about.

    openly avowed or stated; describing a status or intention that has been made public.

    Example

    She is a declared supporter of the new environmental policy.

    Example

    Despite being a declared enemy of the regime, the journalist continued to publish reports from within the capital.

    Teacher's tip

    This adjective usually appears before the noun it describes.

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