Question 1 · Quick check
declare
CEFRB1
/dɪˈklɛə/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To say something officially or publicly.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo assert or announce formally, officially, explicitly, or emphatically.
Examples
I hereby declare the opening of the Olympic Games.
Do you have anything to declare?
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 3
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo inform government customs or taxation officials of goods one is importing or of income, expenses, or other circumstances affecting one's taxes.
To make clear, explain, interpret.
To show one's cards in order to score.
More examples
In contextHe declared him innocent.
declare bankruptcy
declare victory
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Origin
verb
From Middle English declaren, from Old French declarer, from Latin dēclārō (“to make clear”), from dē- + clārus (“clear”).