declare

Definition

  • verb: to say or state (something) in an official or public way
  • verb: to make known formally, officially, or explicitly

Examples

  • The company was forced to 'declare bankruptcy'. [=to formally say in a legal document that it was bankrupt]

  • He 'declared' himself the winner. = He 'declared' that he was the winner. = He 'declared victory'.

  • His 'declared' [=publicly stated] aim/goal/intention is to improve the city's downtown area.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Halt! Goods inspection! Papers, please! Oh, it's you, Bard. Morning, Percy. Anything to declare? Nothing, but that I am cold and tired... ...and ready for home. You and me both. There we are. All in order. (..)
    2013 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug