declare

/dɪˈklɛə/

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Also seen as: declares · declaring

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To assert or announce formally, officially, explicitly, or emphatically.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tuyên bố hoặc thông báo một cách chính thức

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Verb

Examples

He declared him innocent.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To inform government customs or taxation officials of goods one is importing or of income, expenses, or other circumstances affecting one's taxes.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khai báo với cơ quan hải quan hoặc thuế

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Verb

Examples

The prosecution has introduced evidence, including canceled checks, to show that the judge failed to declare part of his income.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “declare” mean?

To assert or announce formally, officially, explicitly, or emphatically.

Is “declare” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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