Declared: meaning, definitions and examples

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declared

 

[dɪˈklɛəd ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

official

state something emphatically or authoritatively

Synonyms

announce, assert, proclaim.

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announce

Use 'announce' to make something known publicly, usually with a sense of informing others of news or events.

  • They will announce the winner of the competition tomorrow.
  • The CEO announced the company's new strategy.
proclaim

Use 'proclaim' for a formal or emphatic declaration, often used in historical, religious or ceremonial contexts.

  • The king will proclaim the new law tomorrow.
  • The festival is meant to proclaim the start of spring.
assert

Use 'assert' to state something confidently, often to defend or establish a position. This word can sometimes carry a stronger, more confrontational tone.

  • He asserted his innocence despite the accusations.
  • She asserted her authority during the meeting.

Examples of usage

  • The president declared a national emergency.
  • She declared her intentions to run for office.
Context #2 | Verb

financial

acknowledge possession of (income or profits) for tax purposes.

Synonyms

disclose, report, reveal.

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declared

Formal announcements, official statements, or proclamations. This word suggests making something known in a formal or emphatic way.

  • The president declared a national emergency.
  • She declared her intentions to run for mayor.

Examples of usage

  • He declared his income on the tax form.
Context #3 | Noun

legal

a formal or explicit statement or announcement.

Synonyms

announcement, pronouncement, statement.

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declared

This term is often used in formal contexts where something is officially made known or announced, especially in legal or political settings.

  • The president declared a state of emergency
  • After years of conflict, a ceasefire was finally declared
statement

A general term for expressing something in speech or writing. It is used in both formal and informal contexts and can be neutral or carry specific connotations based on the context.

  • The company issued a statement about the incident
  • Her statement was straightforward and to the point
announcement

This is used for publicly sharing information about something that is going to happen or has happened, often in a formal or official context. It can be used in everyday settings.

  • The company made an announcement about the new product launch
  • The school principal made an announcement regarding the upcoming holidays
pronouncement

Used mostly in formal contexts where someone in authority makes a decision or gives an opinion. It is less common in everyday speech.

  • The judge’s pronouncement brought relief to the victim
  • His pronouncement on the issue was clear and decisive

Examples of usage

  • The declaration of independence.
  • She made a public declaration of her beliefs.

Translations

Translations of the word "declared" in other languages:

🇵🇹 declarado

🇮🇳 घोषित

🇩🇪 erklärt

🇮🇩 dinyatakan

🇺🇦 оголошений

🇵🇱 zadeklarowany

🇯🇵 宣言された

🇫🇷 déclaré

🇪🇸 declarado

🇹🇷 ilan edilmiş

🇰🇷 선언된

🇸🇦 معلن

🇨🇿 prohlášený

🇸🇰 vyhlásený

🇨🇳 宣布的

🇸🇮 razglašen

🇮🇸 yfirlýst

🇰🇿 жарияланған

🇬🇪 გამოცხადებული

🇦🇿 elan edilmiş

🇲🇽 declarado

Etymology

The word 'declared' comes from the Middle English word 'declaren', which in turn comes from the Old French 'declarer'. The Latin origin of the word is 'declarare', which means 'to make clear'. The word has been used in various contexts over the centuries, evolving to its current meanings in modern English.

See also: declarant, declaration, declarations, declarative, declare, declarer, undeclared.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,544, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.