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declaring

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈkɫɛɹɪŋ// UK //dɪklˈeəɹɪŋ// declar·ing

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.


SIMPLE

She is declaring her intention to run for office.

CONTEXTUAL

Travelers must fill out a form declaring any expensive items they bought while abroad.

COMPLEX

By declaring a state of emergency, the governor was able to bypass certain bureaucratic hurdles and deploy resources directly to the affected coastal regions.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From Middle English declaring, declarynge, equivalent to declare + -ing (present participle ending).

Etymology 2

From Middle English declaring, declaryng, declaringe, declarynge, equivalent to declare + -ing (gerund ending).

Usage

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

Pitfall

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.

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