declaring
v.v. to state something clearly and officially so that everyone knows. You use this when making a formal announcement or telling the government about something you own.
v. to announce something formally, solemnly, or officially. Often implies a public or legal statement that carries weight or consequences.
She is declaring her intention to run for office.
Travelers must fill out a form declaring any expensive items they bought while abroad.
By declaring a state of emergency, the governor was able to bypass certain bureaucratic hurdles and deploy resources directly to the affected coastal regions.
From Middle English declaring, declarynge, equivalent to declare + -ing (present participle ending).
From Middle English declaring, declaryng, declaringe, declarynge, equivalent to declare + -ing (gerund ending).
The verb is transitive and often takes a direct object or a 'that' clause.
He is declaring about his income.He is declaring his income.Declare is a transitive verb and does not require the preposition 'about' before the object.