declare

de-clare · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To announce or state something officially or formally.

  2. 2.

    To assert or affirm something solemnly and emphatically.

  3. 3.

    To officially announce that one possesses or has obtained something.

  4. 4.

    (In card games) To announce one's hand or trump suit.

  5. 5.

    (In cricket) To voluntarily end an innings before all batters are out.

Related words

Antonyms: conceal, deny, hide
See also: announced, declaration, proclaim
Synonyms: announce, assert, proclaim, state

Etymology

From Latin declarare meaning "to make clear," composed of de- "thoroughly" and clarare "to make clear," from clarus "clear."