declare Definition
- 1to say something officially or publicly
- 2to announce something clearly, firmly, or formally
Using declare: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "declare" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The president declared a state of emergency.
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She declared her intention to run for office.
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He declared his love for her.
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The company declared bankruptcy.
declare Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using declare
declare open season
to allow unrestricted hunting or fishing in a particular area or for a particular species
Example
The government declared open season on deer in an effort to control their population.
declare a truce
to announce a temporary cessation of hostilities or conflict
Example
The two sides declared a truce and began negotiations to end the war.
declare one's hand
to reveal one's intentions or plans
Example
The negotiator refused to declare his hand until he had more information about the other side's position.
Phrases with declare
declare war
to officially announce that a country is at war with another country
Example
The country declared war on its neighbor after months of tension.
declare victory
to claim or announce that one has won a battle, competition, or argument
Example
The coach declared victory after the team's impressive performance.
declare oneself
to reveal or make known one's true identity, beliefs, or intentions
Example
After years of hiding his true feelings, he finally declared himself to be gay.
Origins of declare
from Latin 'declarare', meaning 'to make clear'
Summary: declare in Brief
To 'declare' [dɪˈkleə(r)] is to make an official or public statement, often with clarity and firmness. It can refer to announcing intentions, emotions, or official actions, as in 'The president declared a state of emergency.' 'Declare' also extends into phrases like 'declare war,' and idioms like 'declare a truce,' denoting official actions and negotiations.
