declarations
Pronunciation: [ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃənz]
Context: “legal/official statements”
(noun) a formal announcement or statement that tells people about something important. For example, when a country declares independence, it makes an official statement about being free.
Example
The government made several declarations about new laws to help the community.
Example
There were no declarations made during the meeting, so people were confused about the rules.
Example
What important declarations were announced at the conference?
Context: “personal statements”
(noun) a statement where someone shares their feelings or beliefs. It's like when you tell your friends how you feel about something, and you want everyone to know.
Example
Her declarations of love made him feel very special.
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His lack of declarations about his feelings made her doubt his interest.
Example
What declarations of friendship did you hear during the party?
Context: “financial statements”
(noun) a formal statement of income or taxes that someone submits, like when you have to tell the government how much money you made every year.
Example
She filed her tax declarations on time to avoid penalties.
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He forgot to submit his tax declarations, which might cause problems.
Example
When are the tax declarations due this year?