Declared
/dɪˈklɛərd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo state or announce something clearly and firmly.
/dɪˈklɛərd/
To announce something formally or publicly.
The winner declared victory.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're giving a speech or making an important announcement. When you *declare* something, you're telling everyone something officially and with confidence, like, "I declare this party to be the best ever!"
👶 For kids: To say something out loud and tell everyone, like when you say, "I declare this is my favorite toy!"
More Examples
She declared her love for him.
The company declared its profits for the year.
How It's Used
"The President declared a state of emergency."
"The witness declared what they saw in court."
"The umpire declared the runner out."
To officially state (income, goods, or other items) for tax or legal purposes.
/dɪˈklɛərd/
To officially state something, especially for tax or legal purposes.
You must declare any items exceeding the duty-free limit.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're traveling and have to tell the customs officer what you're bringing into the country. *Declaring* means you're telling them about it officially, like, "I declare I have this gift for my friend." or when you do your taxes.
👶 For kids: To tell the grown-ups what you have, like telling them about the toys you have brought with you to a new place.
More Examples
He declared the value of the inherited property.
They declared all their assets.
How It's Used
"He declared his income to the tax authorities."
"She declared the items at customs."
Idioms & expressions
declare war
To formally announce the beginning of a war.
"The nation declared war after the surprise attack."
From Middle English *declaren*, from Old French *declarer* ("to make clear, explain"), from Latin *dēclārō* ("to make clear, reveal, disclose"), from *dē-* ("away, off") + *clārō* ("to make clear"), from *clārus* ("clear").
Historically, 'declare' has been used since the 14th century to express making something known.
Memory tip
Think of a town crier DE-CLARING news in the town square.
Word Origin
"to make clear"