declare
Pronunciation: [dɪˈklɛr]
Context: "communication"
(verb) to say something in a clear and official way. When you declare something, you are making a statement that everyone can hear and understand.
Example
She declared that she would run for class president.
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He did not declare his feelings about the movie, leaving everyone confused.
Example
What did you declare at the meeting yesterday?
Context: "legal matters"
(verb) to officially announce something for legal purposes. This can happen in court or when you fill out official forms.
Example
The company declared its earnings during the annual meeting.
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They failed to declare their assets, which caused problems later.
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Did you declare all your information on the form?
Context: "events"
(verb) to announce something publicly, especially when starting an event. This can be like saying that a holiday or celebration has officially begun.
Example
The mayor declared the festival open with a speech.
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He didn't declare the start of the game, and everyone was confused about when to play.
Example
When will they declare the start of the race?
Context: "emotions"
(verb) to express feelings openly, especially in a strong way. This can mean telling someone you love them or showing your opinions clearly.
Example
She declared her love for him at the party.
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He did not declare his support for the idea, even though he liked it.
Example
Why didn't you declare your opinion during the discussion?