Declaring Meaning in English

word · lemma: declare

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Definition

Saying something officially, clearly, or publicly, often in a formal way. It can be used for making an announcement, expressing a decision, or stating something for legal or official reasons.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in formal, legal, or official contexts. Common collocations include 'declaring independence', 'declaring bankruptcy', and 'declaring intentions'. Not typically used for everyday, casual statements; 'say' or 'announce' are more informal alternatives.

• Spanish: declarar - anunciar (oficialmente)
• Portuguese (BR): declarar - anunciar (formalmente)
• Portuguese (PT): declarar - anunciar (formalmente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 声明 - 宣布
• Chinese (Traditional): 聲明 - 宣佈
• Hindi: घोषित करना - घोषणा करना
• Arabic: إعلان - التصريح
• Bengali: ঘোষণা করা - ঘোষণা দিচ্ছে
• Russian: заявлять - объявлять
• Japanese: 宣言する - 公表する
• Vietnamese: tuyên bố - khai báo
• Korean: 선언하다 - 공표하다
• Turkish: ilan etmek - beyan etmek
• Urdu: اعلان کرنا - اقرار کرنا
• Indonesian: menyatakan - mengumumkan

Example Sentences

He is declaring all the items at customs.

basic

She is declaring her decision to the team.

basic

After weeks of waiting, the company is finally declaring its merger plans.

natural

By declaring bankruptcy, he hopes to start over with his finances.

natural

She stood up, declaring that she would not give up.

natural

They are declaring the new rules today.

basic