declare

//dɪˈklɛr//
B2Frequency Level 6Formal
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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.