declare
Translation
to declare, to announce, to state
Examples
The government declared a state of emergency.
The government declared a state of emergency.
I declare this meeting open.
I declare this meeting open.
You must declare all goods at customs.
You must declare all goods at customs.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to state or announce (sth.) officially or publicly. The government declared a state of emergency.
((sb./sth.)) ((adjective/noun)) to announce that (sb./sth.) is a particular thing. They declared him the winner.
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to state (sth.) that you have to pay tax on. You must declare all goods to customs.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (completely) + 'clarare' (to make clear). The original meaning is 'to make completely clear'.
Memory Tips
Imagine making something 'clear' to everyone, like declaring your love or declaring goods at customs.