declaration
Translation
declaration, announcement, statement
Examples
He made a declaration of his love.
He made a declaration of his love.
You must fill out a customs declaration form.
You must fill out a customs declaration form.
The Declaration of Independence is a historic document.
The Declaration of Independence is a historic document.
Grammar Patterns
a declaration of ((sth.)) a formal statement about sth. He made a declaration of his support.
to make a declaration to formally announce sth. The company will make a declaration about its future.
Similar Words
Synonyms: announcement, statement, proclamation, assertion
Etymology
From the verb 'declare', which comes from Latin 'declarare' meaning 'to make clear'. The suffix '-ation' denotes an action or process.
Memory Tips
To 'declare' something is to make it 'clear' to everyone. A 'declaration' is the formal act of doing so.