declare
//dɪˈklɛr//
Verb
declareInfinitive
declarePresent tense
declaredPast tense
declaredPast participle
declaringPresent participle
declaresThird-person singular
1
to announce something clearly, firmly, officially, or publicly
The government declared a state of emergency.
2
to state emphatically or officially that something is the case
The government declared the election results invalid.
3
to formally announce that a state of war exists
The government declared war on the neighboring country.
4
to acknowledge possession of dutiable goods or taxable income
You must declare all goods purchased abroad at customs.
5
to make a full statement of one's taxable or dutiable property
You must declare all income on your tax return.