How to use
declarare, from clarare
'to make clear'
to state officially and publicly that a particular situation exists or that something is true
A state of emergency has been declared.
The court declared that Brown's case should be reviewed.
declare something (to be) something
Several countries wanted Antarctica to be declared a 'world park'.
The city was declared to be in a state of siege.
I declare you man and wife.
declare something illegal/invalid etc
The war was declared illegal by the International Court of Justice.
Mr Steel has been
it has been officially stated that he cannot pay his debts
We celebrate September 16, the day when Mexico
officially stated that it was no longer ruled by Spain
state what you think
to say publicly what you think or feel
'It's not fair,' Jane declared.
to stand for president.
Carol held a press conference and declared that she was innocent.
declare yourself (to be) something
Edward declared himself angry and frustrated.
declare war (on somebody/something)
to state officially that you are at war with another country
to say that something is wrong and that you will do everything you can to stop it
Angry residents have declared war on the owners of the factory.
to state on an official government form how much money you have earned, what property you own etc
All tips are counted as part of your earnings and must be declared.
to tell a
official that you are carrying goods on which you should pay tax when you enter a country
declare an interest
to tell people that you are connected with something that is being discussed
I should, at this point, declare an interest: I own shares in the company.
to choose to end your team's turn before all your players have
declare against somebody/something
to state that you oppose someone or something
declare for somebody/something
to state that you support someone or something
Definition from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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