1. Verb
To make clear; to free from obscurity.
2. Verb
To make known by language; to communicate or manifest explicitly and plainly in any way; to exhibit; to publish; to proclaim; to announce.
3. Verb
To make declaration of; to assert; to affirm; to set forth; to avow; as, he declares the story to be false.
4. Verb
To make full statement of, as goods, etc., for the purpose of paying taxes, duties, etc.
5. Verb
To make a declaration, or an open and explicit avowal; to proclaim one's self; -- often with for or against; as, victory declares against the allies.
6. Verb
To state the plaintiff's cause of action at law in a legal form; as, the plaintiff declares in trespass.
7. Verb
state firmly; "He declared that he was innocent"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
8. Verb
declare to be; "She was declared incompetent"; "judge held that the defendant was innocent"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
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