declare
1 of 1verb/dɪˈklɛr/
Forms:declares,declaring,declared,declared
1
to officially tell people something
C1transitive- The country's leaders gathered to declare their independence from colonial rule.
- The government decided to declare a state of emergency in response to the natural disaster.
- The president addressed the nation to formally declare war against the aggressor.
- After counting the votes, the election commission declared the final results of the election.
- He declared his intention to run for mayor in the upcoming election.
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2
to announce one's candidacy for an election, often formally or publicly
- After much deliberation, she decided to declare for the upcoming mayoral election.
- The incumbent senator declared last week, seeking another term in office.
- He surprised many by declaring for the presidential race, entering the political arena as a candidate.
- The community organizer declared for city council, hoping to bring about positive change in local governance.
- He announced his decision to declare for the governorship, outlining his vision for the state's future.
3
to state or assert something firmly and with conviction
transitive- The teacher declared that cheating would not be tolerated in her classroom.
- The coach declared that hard work and dedication were essential for success in sports.
- She declared her allegiance to her country and swore to defend its principles.
- The scientist declared his belief in the importance of evidence-based research.
- The activist declared her opposition to the government's new policy during the protest rally.
4
to formally announce or assert that a person or thing possesses a certain quality, status, or identity
- The court declared him innocent after a thorough investigation of the evidence.
- The doctor declared the patient fit to leave the hospital after a successful recovery.
- The auditor declared the company's financial statements accurate and compliant with accounting standards.
- After a rigorous evaluation process, the panel declared the project a success.
- The artist declared her latest painting a masterpiece, confident in its artistic merit.
5
to announce or designate a specific amount of money as payable to shareholders or other stakeholders
transitive- The board of directors declared a dividend of $0.50 per share to be payable to all shareholders.
- The company declared a special dividend to be payable to its investors.
- Despite financial challenges, the company declared a modest dividend payable to its shareholders.
- The cooperative declared a patronage refund payable to its members.
- Shareholders eagerly awaited the announcement of the dividend declared by the company.
6
to officially state or report goods, items, or possessions to customs authorities when entering or leaving a country
transitive- Travelers are required to declare any items of value upon arrival at customs.
- If you're carrying more than the allowed limit of alcohol or tobacco, you must declare it to customs officers.
- Failure to declare certain items to customs can result in fines or confiscation of the goods.
- Even gifts received abroad need to be declared to customs if they exceed certain monetary thresholds.
7
to openly state or express one's support or opposition for a particular party or position
- After much contemplation, he declared for the opposition, much to the surprise of his colleagues.
- In light of recent events, the professor declared for academic freedom.
- After careful consideration, he declared for independence, marking a significant shift in his political beliefs.
- In the heated debate, the senator unexpectedly declared against his party's stance on the controversial issue.
- The athlete, known for his neutrality, declared against the unfair treatment of his fellow competitors