B1verbformalpoliticslaw
US/dɪˈkler/
UK/dɪˈkleə/
to say something officially or firmly so that everyone knows
In context
The government declared a state of emergency after the floods.
You must declare any cash over five thousand dollars at the airport.
The referee declared the match over because of the storm.
Words that go with declare
verb + noun
- declare warThe two countries declared war in 1914.
- declare independenceThe country declared independence in 1945.
- declare a state of emergencyThe city declared a state of emergency.
- declare incomeFreelancers must declare their income every year.
adverb + verb
- officially declaredThe bridge was officially declared open.