declare
/dɪˈklɛr/
verb
- To state something formally, clearly, or publicly.
- She declared her intention to run for office.
- He declared that he had never seen the document before.
- The president will declare a national holiday tomorrow.
- To make a formal statement about income, goods, or valuables, especially for tax or customs purposes.
- At customs, they asked if he had anything to declare.
- You must declare all gifts you received from abroad on the form.
- She declared her freelance income on her tax return.
- To announce something in a way that shows strong feeling or certainty.
- I declare this chocolate cake the best I've ever tasted!
- He declared his love for her under the stars.
- The crowd declared their support with loud cheers.
- To end an innings in cricket before all players are out, or to announce a trump suit in card games.
- He declared his hand after winning the first trick.
- In bridge, she declared spades as the trump suit.
- The captain decided to declare with a lead of 200 runs.