declare
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈklɛr/
KK: /dɪˈklɛr/
intransitive verb
Definition
To make a statement or announcement, often formally or officially.
Example
The president will declare the new policy tomorrow.
Tense Forms
Past: declared
Past Participle: declared
Conversation
Have you heard that they're going to declare a holiday next week?
Really? That sounds amazing!
Yeah, I think they will declare it officially on Monday.
I can't wait! It's about time we had a break.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
proclaim
announce
state
Antonyms
conceal
suppress
withhold
transitive verb
Definition
To make something known officially or formally, often by stating it clearly and openly.
Example
The president will declare the new policy during the press conference.
Tense Forms
Past: declared
Past Participle: declared
Conversation
Did you hear that the committee will declare the winner tomorrow?
Yeah, I can't wait to find out who it is!
I hope they declare someone deserving this year.
Root Explanation
Declare → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or from) and "clarare" (meaning to make clear or to clarify). The word "declare" means to make something clear or to announce something clearly.
Memory Tip
Think of making something 'clear' ('clarare') from a position ('de-') — that's why declare means to announce or make clear.
Visually Confused Words
decare
undeclare
redeclare
deciare
clare
undeclared
predeclare
misdeclare