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Definition declare in British English

declare verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪˈkleə(r)/
1

to announce officially that something is true or happening

Example

Australia declared its support for the agreement.

Example

I was in Germany when war was declared.

Example

A state of emergency has been declared in the province.

Example

The election was declared invalid.

Example

Sarah was declared the winner.

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2

to say something, especially in a formal or impressive way

Example

'I'm leaving tomorrow,' James suddenly declared.

Example

Brady declared that he had no intention of giving up the fight.

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3

to state officially how much you have earned or how much property you own so that you can pay the correct amount of tax

Example

All income from investments must also be declared.

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3.1

to state officially that you have brought goods into a country so that you can pay the correct amount of tax

Example

Are you going to declare all that wine at customs?

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Definition declare in British English