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declare

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
declare /dɪˈkleɚ/ verb
declares; declared; declaring
declare
/dɪˈkleɚ/
verb
declares; declared; declaring
Britannica Dictionary definition of DECLARE
[+ object]
: to say or state (something) in an official or public way
: to say (something) in a strong and confident way
Synonyms see: assert
: to tell the government about (money you have earned or received) in order to pay taxes
: to list and show the cost of (something bought in a different country) so that you can pay taxes on it

declare against

[phrasal verb]
declare against (someone or something) British, formal
: to officially say that you oppose (someone or something)

declare for

[phrasal verb]
declare for (something) US : to officially say that you will take part in (something)
declare for (someone or something) British, formal : to officially say that you support (someone or something)

declare war

: to officially decide to fight or go to war
often used figuratively

— declared

adjective