declared (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈklɛrd/

Definition

To state something formally, officially, or emphatically.

Examples

• The president declared a state of emergency.

• She declared her love for him in front of everyone.

• He declared that he would not resign.

How to Use declared

declare that (collocation)

To state something as a fact or opinion. — "She declared that she was innocent."

declare X to be Y (collocation)

To officially state that something has a certain quality or status. — "The judge declared the defendant to be guilty."

declare X (collocation)

To make a formal statement about something. — "You must declare all goods at customs."

Synonyms of declared

Words with a similar meaning to declared:

• stated
• announced
• proclaimed
• asserted

Antonyms of declared

Words with the opposite meaning to declared:

• concealed
• denied

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