declare

[US]/dɪˈkleə(r)/
[UK]/dɪˈkler/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. announce officially; state a fact or belief clearly and confidently
vi. make a formal or official statement

Phrases & Collocations

declare oneself

declare for

nothing to declare

declare bankruptcy

declare war on

declare on

Example Sentences

declare sb. (to be) innocent

to declare the result of election

a movement to declare war on poverty.

He should declare at customs.

The contract was declared null and void.

He solemnly declared that it was true.

the mansion was declared a fire hazard.

he declared last April.

Pakistan declared at 446 for four.

they declared the site off limits.

the letter was declared seditious.

Japan declared war on Germany.

They declared this area out-of-bounds.

He declared (that) he was right.

She declared for Smith.

They declared for the abolition of slavery.

Switzerland declared its neutrality.

Real-world Examples

Ashraf Ghani was officially declared the winner last month.

Source: NPR News March 2020 Collection

The Indian medical association has declared a state of medical emergency.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2017 Collection

A state of emergency has been declared.

Source: CNN Selected January 2016 Collection

A national day of mourning has been declared.

Source: BBC Listening Collection June 2023

Iraqi officials say government troops are withdrawn and IS has declared victory.

Source: BBC Listening Collection May 2015

Several cities declared overnight curfews to prevent looting.

Source: BBC Listening September 2017 Collection

A major disaster has been declared in Humphries County, Tennessee.

Source: CNN 10 Student English August 2021 Collection

In the abstract, the president's authority to declare a national emergency is not in question.

Source: VOA Daily Standard February 2019 Collection

As an Italian, I am formally declaring war on Iowa.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2021 Collection

One year ago, I introduced my father when he declared his candidacy.

Source: Compilation of speeches by Trump's daughter Ivanka.

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