declare

B1
Pronunciation
/dɪˈkleə/
/dəˈklɛɚ/
Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make clear, explain, interpret.

2 Definition

To make a declaration.

3 Definition

To show one's cards in order to score.

4 Definition

To announce one’s support, choice, opinion, etc.

Example Sentences
  • He declared him innocent.
5 Definition

For the captain of the batting side to announce the innings complete even though all batsmen have not been dismissed.

6 Definition

To announce something formally or officially.

Example Sentences
  • declare bankruptcy
7 Definition

For a constituency in an election to officially announce the result

Example Sentences
  • Houghton and Sunderland South was the first constituency to declare in the 2015 general election.
8 Definition

To affirm or state something emphatically.

9 Definition

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

10 Definition

To make outstanding debts, e.g. taxes, payable.

11 Definition

To explicitly establish the existence of (a variable, function, etc.) without necessarily describing its content.

Example Sentences
  • The counter "i" was declared as an integer.