declared; declaring
Definition of declare
1a : to make known formally, officially, or explicitly
publicly declared her opposition to the plan
b : to make known as a determination
The judge declared the defendant fit to stand trial. She was declared the rightful heir to the throne.
2 obsolete : to make clear
3 : to make evident : show a glimpse of his head in outline … declared his present state of mind— Osbert Sitwell
4 : to state emphatically : affirm declares his innocence "You are quite a quiz, I do declare!"— Charles Dickens
5 : to make a full statement of (one's taxable or dutiable property)
Large purchases must be declared at customs.
7 : to make payable
declare a dividend
1 : to make a declaration poetry … evokes rather than merely declares— C. S. Kilby
2 : to avow one's opinion or support
declaring for or against a candidate
3 : to announce one's intentions (as to run for political office)
declared for mayor
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The first known use of declare was in the 14th century
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