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declare

The word “declare” has 2 syllables: de-clare

It's pronounced as /dɪˈkler/

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In the thesaurus, “declare” has 140 synonyms and 63 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for declare along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for declare

Antonyms for declare

Meanings of declare

  • verb
    1. To make clear, explain, interpret.
    2. To make a declaration.
    3. To show one's cards in order to score.
    4. To announce one’s support, choice, opinion, etc.
    5. For the captain of the batting side to announce the innings complete even though all batsmen have not been dismissed.
    6. To announce something formally or officially.
    7. For a constituency in an election to officially announce the result.
    8. To affirm or state something emphatically.
    9. To inform government customs or taxation officials of goods one is importing or of income, expenses, or other circumstances affecting one's taxes.
    10. To make outstanding debts, e.g. taxes, payable.
    11. To explicitly establish the existence of (a variable, function, etc.) without necessarily describing its content.

Example Sentences

  • She stood up to declare her innocence.
  • The country will declare a national holiday next week.
  • He plans to declare his candidacy tomorrow.
  • Travelers must declare all goods at customs.
  • They were the first to declare support for the new policy.

On this page you'll find 203 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to declare, such as: abandon, accent, accentuate, acknowledge, admit, advance, advertise.

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