English · Word Candidate

declare

/dɪˈklɛə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: declares · declaring

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Verb

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).

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.

Verb

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).

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.