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declare

/dɪˈkleə/ /dəˈklɛɚ/

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To make clear, explain, interpret.

Examples :

"The teacher declared the rules for the class project, explaining how each part would be graded. "

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To make a declaration.

Examples :

"The teacher declared the exam results to the class. "

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To show one's cards in order to score.

Examples :

"The student declared their answer, hoping to get the extra credit. "

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To announce one’s support, choice, opinion, etc.

Examples :

"He declared him innocent."

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For the captain of the batting side to announce the innings complete even though all batsmen have not been dismissed.

Examples :

"The captain declared the innings complete, even though two batters were still at the crease. "

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To announce something formally or officially.

Examples :

"declare bankruptcy"

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For a constituency in an election to officially announce the result

Examples :

"Houghton and Sunderland South was the first constituency to declare in the 2015 general election."

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To affirm or state something emphatically.

Examples :

"The teacher declared the exam results would be posted online. "

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To inform government customs or taxation officials of goods one is importing or of income, expenses, or other circumstances affecting one's taxes.

Examples :

"The student declared their income from a part-time job to the tax authorities. "

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To make outstanding debts, e.g. taxes, payable.

Examples :

"The company declared its outstanding tax debts payable. "

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To explicitly establish the existence of (a variable, function, etc.) without necessarily describing its content.

Examples :

"The counter "i" was declared as an integer."

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