B2verbformal2K

Declare

UK /["/dɪˈkleə(r)/","/dɪˈkleəz/","/dɪˈkleəd/","/dɪˈkleərɪŋ/"]/US /["/dɪˈkler/","/dɪˈklerz/","/dɪˈklerd/","/dɪˈklerɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to say something officially or publicly

In simple words: To say something officially or publicly.

Examples

  • The president will declare the new policy during the press conference.
  • She decided to declare her intention to run for office.
  • Customs required him to declare the items he purchased abroad.
  • In court, the witness had to declare the truth of his testimony.
  • The organization will declare its support for the initiative next week.
  • They declared their love for each other under the stars.
  • He was asked to declare his earnings on the tax form.
  • After the examination, the surgeon will declare if the procedure was successful.

Usage notes

Used in formal contexts such as legal, government, or academic settings. Avoid in casual conversations. Commonly used when making announcements or stating intentions.

Grammar pattern

declare + object

Memory hint

Think of 'declare' as 'DECLaring your ideas to everyone!'

Collocations

  • virtually
  • immediately
  • promptly
  • to
  • virtually
  • immediately
  • promptly
  • to

Synonyms

  • announce
  • proclaim
  • state
  • assert
  • announce

Antonyms

  • deny
  • disclaim
  • suppress

Common mistakes

  • Using 'declare' without an object (e.g., 'I declare' alone is often incomplete)
  • Confusing 'declare' with 'proclaim' which has a different nuance
  • Saying 'declaring for' instead of 'declaring to be' when stating identity or status