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declare [ de·clare ]

[
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dɪˈkler ]
[
UK
dɪˈkleə(r) ]
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Verb

1. Say something in a solemn and emphatic manner.

‘I was under too much pressure,’ he declared

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2. Formally announce the beginning of (a state or condition)

I wonder if the government has yet declared a State of Emergency.

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3. Pronounce or assert (a person or thing) to be something specified.

the mansion was declared a fire hazard

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4. (declare for/against) Openly align oneself for or against (a party or position) in a dispute.

the president had declared for denuclearization of Europe

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5. (declare oneself) Reveal one's intentions or identity.

He's had a big following within the gay community because he was early on such a proponent of the idea of coming out of the closet and declaring yourself.

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6. Announce oneself as a candidate for an election.

He brings the number of candidates declared in Mayo to twelve.

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7. (declare oneself) Express feelings of love to someone.

You should have thought of that before you declared yourself to her, Mr. Neville

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8. Acknowledge possession of (taxable income or dutiable goods)

if you have something to declare customs officers will tell you the duty payable

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9. Close an innings voluntarily before all the wickets have fallen.

The day began with India on 337 for 7, and they managed to push the score on to 410 before declaring with two wickets in hand.

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10. Announce that one holds (certain combinations of cards) in a card game.

A claim can be made after you have won a trick, or immediately after declaring a combination.

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11. Name (the trump suit) in a card game.

After the dealer has declared Trump Suit five cards are turned from the top of the Quest Pack.

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Origin

1. Middle English from Latin declarare, from de- ‘thoroughly’ + clarare ‘make clear’ (from clarus ‘clear’).

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