declare

Topic: TAX

Date:	1300-1400
Language:	Latin
Origin:	declarare, from clarare 'to make clear'

declare
verb

de‧clare W2 See pronunciation table in "How to use dictionary" pages

state officially

[transitive] to state officially and publicly that a particular situation exists or that something is true:

A state of emergency has been declared.

declare that

The court declared that Brown's case should be reviewed.

declare something (to be) something

Several countries wanted Antarctica to be declared a 'world park'.

The city was declared to be in a state of siege.

I declare you man and wife.

declare something illegal/invalid etc

The war was declared illegal by the International Court of Justice.

Mr Steel has been declared bankrupt (=it has been officially stated that he cannot pay his debts).

We celebrate September 16, the day when Mexico declared independence from Spain (=officially stated that it was no longer ruled by Spain).

state what you think

[transitive] to say publicly what you think or feel:

'It's not fair,' Jane declared.

He declared his intention to stand for president.

declare that

Carol held a press conference and declared that she was innocent.

declare yourself (to be) something

Edward declared himself angry and frustrated.

declare war (on somebody/something)

a) to state officially that you are at war with another country

b) informal to say that something is wrong and that you will do everything you can to stop it:

Angry residents have declared war on the owners of the factory.

money/property etc

[transitive]

a) PET to state on an official government form how much money you have earned, what property you own etc:

All tips are counted as part of your earnings and must be declared.

b) to tell a customs official that you are carrying goods on which you should pay tax when you enter a country

declare an interest

to tell people that you are connected with something that is being discussed:

I should, at this point, declare an interest: I own shares in the company.

cricket

[intransitive] to choose to end your team's turn before all your players have batted

declare against somebody/something

phrasal verb

to state that you oppose someone or something

declare for somebody/something

phrasal verb

to state that you support someone or something

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