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to declare
01
to officially tell people something
Transitive: to declare sth
Examples
The country 's leaders gathered to declare their independence from colonial rule.
02
to announce one's candidacy for an election, often formally or publicly
Intransitive: to declare | to declare for an election or office
Examples
After much deliberation, she decided to declare for the upcoming mayoral election.
03
to state or assert something firmly and with conviction
Transitive: to declare that | to declare sth
Examples
The teacher declared that cheating would not be tolerated in her classroom.
04
to formally announce or assert that a person or thing possesses a certain quality, status, or identity
Complex Transitive: to declare sb/sth [adj] | to declare sb/sth sth
Examples
The court declared him innocent after a thorough investigation of the evidence.
05
to announce or designate a specific amount of money as payable to shareholders or other stakeholders
Transitive: to declare a payment
Examples
The board of directors declared a dividend of $0.50 per share to be payable to all shareholders.
06
to officially state or report goods, items, or possessions to customs authorities when entering or leaving a country
Transitive: to declare goods or possessions
Examples
Travelers are required to declare any items of value upon arrival at customs.
07
to openly state or express one's support or opposition for a particular party or position
Intransitive: to declare for a party or position | to declare against a party or position
Examples
After much contemplation, he declared for the opposition, much to the surprise of his colleagues.
Lexical Tree
declarable
declaration
declarative
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