Declared: meaning, definitions and examples
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declared
[dɪˈklɛəd ]
Definitions
official
state something emphatically or authoritatively
Synonyms
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announce |
Use 'announce' to make something known publicly, usually with a sense of informing others of news or events.
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proclaim |
Use 'proclaim' for a formal or emphatic declaration, often used in historical, religious or ceremonial contexts.
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assert |
Use 'assert' to state something confidently, often to defend or establish a position. This word can sometimes carry a stronger, more confrontational tone.
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Examples of usage
- The president declared a national emergency.
- She declared her intentions to run for office.
financial
acknowledge possession of (income or profits) for tax purposes.
Synonyms
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declared |
Formal announcements, official statements, or proclamations. This word suggests making something known in a formal or emphatic way.
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Examples of usage
- He declared his income on the tax form.
legal
a formal or explicit statement or announcement.
Synonyms
announcement, pronouncement, statement.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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pronouncement |
Used mostly in formal contexts where someone in authority makes a decision or gives an opinion. It is less common in everyday speech.
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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.