declare: /dɪˈklɛː/ verb 1 [reporting verb] say something in a solemn and emphatic manner: [with clause]: the prime minister declared that the programme of austerity had paid off [with direct speech]: ‘I was under too much pressure,’ he declared [with object] formally announce the beginning of (a state or condition): Spain declared war on Britain in 1796 [with object and complement] pronounce or assert (a person or thing) to be something specified: the mansion was declared a fire hazard [no object] (declare for/against) British openly align oneself for or against (a party or position) in a dispute: the president had declared for denuclearization of Europe (declare oneself) reveal one’s intentions or identity: a number of interested parties who can’t declare themselves openly [no object] announce oneself as a candidate for an election: he declared last April (declare oneself) archaic express feelings of love to someone: she waited in vain for him to declare himself 2 [with object] acknowledge possession of (taxable income or dutiable goods): if you have something to declare customs officers will tell you the duty payable 3 [no object] Cricket close an innings voluntarily before all the wickets have fallen: Pakistan declared at 446 for four 4 [with object] announce that one holds (certain combinations of cards) in a card game. name (the trump suit) in a card game. Phrases well, I declare (or I do declare) an exclamation of incredulity, surprise, or vexation: ‘Well, I do declare! It’s Annabelle!’ Derivatives declarable adjective declaratory Pronunciation: /-ˈklarət(ə)ri/ adjective declared adjective declaredly adverb
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