declare

verb
UK: /dɪˈkleər/
US: /dɪˈkler/

  1. To say something in a clear and definite way

    1. I declare that I am happy to be here today [ ] [ ]
    2. The company must declare all income to the tax authorities each year [ ] [ ]

  2. To officially announce something

    1. The country declare war on its neighbor last night [ ] [ ]
    2. The government plans to declare a state of emergency in the region [ ] [ ]

  3. To state goods at customs

    1. You must declare any alcohol or tobacco that you bring into the country [ ] [ ]
    2. Did you declare the items you purchased abroad when you went through customs [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

state proclaim announce avow assert
declare noun

  1. A clear statement or announcement

    1. He made a declaration of love to her under the moonlight [ ] [ ]
    2. The declaration of independence was a pivotal moment in history [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "declare" in English means: To say something in a clear and definite way, To officially announce something, To state goods at customs.

The phonetic transcription of "declare" is /dɪˈkleər/ in British English and /dɪˈkler/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "declare": state, proclaim, announce, avow, assert.

Example usage of "declare": "I declare that I am happy to be here today". More examples on the page.