Declared

/dɪˈklɛrd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To announce something clearly or officially.

The president declared a state of emergency in response to the natural disaster.

To state a fact or opinion openly and publicly.

She declared her intention to run for mayor at the press conference.

To make known or reveal.

He declared his love for her under the stars.

adjective

Officially announced or stated.

The declared winner of the election was celebrated by supporters.

Made known or evident.

His declared interests in environmental issues were reflected in his policies.

Middle English: from the Old French 'declarer', from Latin 'declarare', from 'de-' (down) + 'clarare' (make clear).

declare war

to publicly announce a state of hostility between countries.

declare one's intentions

to state what one plans to do.

declare a dividend

to announce a payment to shareholders from profits.

declaration

a formal statement or announcement.

declare

to announce something formally or officially.

declaring

the act of stating or announcing.

To drop a truth bomb.

When he declared that she was wrong, everyone was shocked.

To call someone out.

She declared him a fraud in front of the entire class.