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Word: Declare
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: from Latin declarare, from de- ‘thoroughly’ + clarare ‘make clear’ (from clarus ‘clear’)
dɪˈklɛː
say something in a solemn and emphatic manner
Short Definition:say formally
Examples:- the prime minister declared that the programme of austerity had paid off
- ‘I was under too much pressure,’ he declared
acknowledge possession of (taxable income or dutiable goods)
Short Definition:acknowledge possession of income or goods
Examples:- if you have something to declare customs officers will tell you the duty payable
close an innings voluntarily before all the wickets have fallen
Short Definition:close innings voluntarily
Examples:- Pakistan declared at 446 for four
announce that one holds (certain combinations of cards) in a card game.
Short Definition:announce holding of cards
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