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- DictionaryDe·clare/dəˈkler/
verb
- 1. say something in a solemn and emphatic manner: "“I was under too much pressure,” he declared"
- 2. acknowledge possession of (taxable income or dutiable goods): "if you have something to declare customs officers will tell you the duty payable"
Definition of declare verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
5 days ago · 1. transitive verb. If you declare that something is true, you say that it is true in a firm, deliberate way. You can also declare an attitude or intention. [written] He declared he would not run for a second term as president. He declared his intention to become the best golfer in the world.
To declare is to state clearly and officially. In elections, the government body that counts the votes declares the winner. Until the declaration is made, the results are not official. When you are traveling, you might be asked if you have anything to declare.
to announce something publicly or officially: to declare war. [ + that ] Scientists have declared that this meat is safe to eat. declare verb [T] (TAX) B1. to officially tell someone the value of goods you have bought, or the amount of money you have earned because you might have to pay tax: Do you have anything to declare?
1. To make a declaration. 2. To announce one's intention to run for public office: "My gratitude would keep me loyal to McCarthy even after Bobby Kennedy declared for president" (James Carroll). 3. To proclaim one's support, opposition, choice, or opinion: "The party ... has changed, openly declaring for centralized federal power" (Ronald Reagan).
to make known or state clearly, esp. in explicit or formal terms: to declare one's position in a controversy. to announce officially; proclaim: to declare a state of emergency; to declare a winner. to state emphatically: He declared that the allegation was a lie. to manifest; reveal;
Britannica Dictionary definition of DECLARE. [+ object] 1. : to say or state (something) in an official or public way. She publicly declared [= announced] her opposition to the plan. The government has just declared a state of emergency. The company was forced to declare bankruptcy. [=to formally say in a legal document that it was bankrupt]
