declare
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++de·clare /dɪˈkleə $ -ˈkler/ ●●○ W2 verb 1 state officially 正式宣布 [transitive]SAY/STATE to state officially and publicly that a particular situation exists or that something is true 宣布，声明 A state of emergency has been declared. 已宣布进入紧急状态。declare that The court declared that Brown’s case should be reviewed. 法庭宣布布朗的案子应该进行复审。declare somebody/something (to be) somebody/something Several countries wanted Antarctica to be declared a ‘world park’. 有几个国家希望将南极洲宣布为 “世界公园” 。 The city was declared to be in a state of siege. 该市被宣布处于封锁状态。 I declare you man and wife. 我宣布你们结为夫妇。declare something illegal/invalid etc The war was declared illegal by the International Court of Justice. 这场战争被国际法庭宣布为非法。 Mr Steel has been declared bankrupt (=it has been officially stated that he cannot pay his debts). 斯蒂尔先生被宣布破产了。 We celebrate September 16, the day when Mexico declared independence from Spain (=officially stated that it was no longer ruled by Spain). 我们在9月16日举行庆祝活动，这一天是墨西哥摆脱西班牙统治宣布独立的日子。► see thesaurus at say2 state what you think 说出所想的 [transitive]SAY/STATE to say publicly what you think or feel 声称，宣称 ‘It’s not fair, ’ Jane declared. “这不公平。” 简宣称道。 He declared his intention to stand for president. 他宣布自己打算竞选总统。declare that Carol held a press conference and declared that she was innocent. 卡萝尔举行了一个记者招待会宣称自己是无辜的。declare yourself (to be) something Edward declared himself angry and frustrated. 爱德华宣称自己既气愤又沮丧。3 declare war (on somebody/something) a) WARto state officially that you are at war with another country （对某国）宣战 b) informalWAR to say that something is wrong and that you will do everything you can to stop it （向自己认为不对的事）宣战 Angry residents have declared war on the owners of the factory. 气愤的居民已经向工厂主宣战。4 money/property etc 金钱/财产等MONEY/PROPERTY ETC [transitive] a) PETto state on an official government form how much money you have earned, what property you own etc 申报〔收入、财产等〕 All tips are counted as part of your earnings and must be declared. 所有的小费都算作你收入的一部分，必须申报。 b) to tell a customs official that you are carrying goods on which you should pay tax when you enter a country 〔向海关官员〕申报〔应征税的物品〕5 declare an interest OWNto tell people that you are connected with something that is being discussed 宣布有关系，申报利益关系 I should, at this point, declare an interest: I own shares in the company. 我现在应该申报利益关系: 我拥有这家公司的股份。6. cricket 板球 [intransitive] to choose to end your team’s turn before all your players have batted 〔当击球员还未全部出局时〕宣布一局结束7.declare against somebody/something phrasal verb AGAINST/OPPOSEto state publicly that you oppose someone or something 声明反对8.declare for somebody/something phrasal verb SUPPORT A PERSON, GROUP, OR PLANto state publicly that you support someone or something 声明赞成[支持]→ See Verb table
Examples from the Corpus
declare• She should be declared a public nuisance and paved over for a parking lot.• Severe flooding prompted the governor to declare a state of emergency Tuesday.• What this means is that the candidate receiving more votes than any other candidate is declared elected.• After nearly forty years' membership, the Communist party declared him a traitor.• A state of emergency has been declared in Bangladesh.• But and so 3 and 4 can be declared inactive.• In the last century, mothers of illegitimate babies could be declared insane.• All investment income must be declared on your 1040 tax form.• Finally, the doctor declared that the man was dead.• A majority of Republicans declared their support for the bill.• In 1941 the US declared war on the Axis powers.declare that• Apollo had declared that he was fated to kill his father.• In its draft version the report declares that market forces alone will not ensure more efficient use of energy.• Doctors declared that Maxwell died of natural causes.• Successive governments have declared that science is intimately linked with national wealth.• Kerry declared that she knew the Sharks would win.• In response, supporters of the act declared that the exigencies of war dictated its promulgation.• Single people have every reason to come forward and declare that they are entitled to a discount.• Any suggestion that they might be the cause of problems is simply denied: it is declared that they could not be.declared ... intention• Now some of his players are saying it's time he came clean and declared his intentions.• Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has declared its intention of buying up to 15 percent and is thought to be quietly picking up stock.• It had begun the seventies with the declared intention of contributing 0.7 percent of the gross national product in official aid.• Archaeology has as its declared intention the reconstruction of past societies and the understanding of processes of long term social change.• It has also declared its intention to help develop new environmental industries.• Kevin Welch has been appointed skipper because Richard Smith has declared his intention to retire.• Clinton will accept the Democratic nomination for a second-term without ever having publicly declared his intention to seek re-election.• On May 8 Martin Shikuku, interim secretary-general of the party, declared his intention to stand for the presidency.From Longman Business Dictionarydeclarede‧clare /dɪˈkleə-ˈkler/ verb [transitive]1to make something known officially to the publicShares in the company, which declared a £216 million loss, fell 712p to 334p.Two dominant companies have declared major redundancy programmes in the course of restructuring.2declare an interestCOMMERCE to officially state that you are connected with something and that this might affect the decisions you make about itIf a director is involved in any way with the contractor, he or she is required to declare his interest at the meeting of the board.3declare somebody bankruptLAW to state officially that a person or company is unable to pay all their debtsThe consequences of being declared bankrupt would be harsh and severe.4declare bankruptcyCOMMERCELAW to state officially that you are unable to pay your debtsThe new law established a mechanism to declare bankruptcy.5declare an optionFINANCE to state whether or not you are accepting an OPTION that you hold6declare a dividendFINANCE when a company declares a DIVIDEND, it says that it will pay a dividend to its shareholdersBefore declaring a dividend, the trustee must give notice of his intention to do so to all creditors.7TAXto make an official statement saying how much money you have earned, what property you own etcA lot of childcare is in the black economy, with carers not declaring their cash payments.Rent received from the property must be declared for tax.8to formally say that something is done, open, closed etcI now declare this factory open.Anything else? No? Then I declare the meeting closed.→ See Verb tableOrigin declare (1300-1400) Latin declarare, from clarare “to make clear”de·clare verbChineseSyllable
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declare
de‧clare W2 /dɪˈkleə $ -ˈkler/
verb
A state of emergency has been declared.
declare that
The court declared that Brown’s case should be reviewed.
declare somebody/something (to be) somebody/something
Several countries wanted Antarctica to be declared a ‘world park’.
The city was declared to be in a state of siege.
I declare you man and wife.
declare something illegal/invalid etc
The war was declared illegal by the International Court of Justice.
Mr Steel has been declared bankrupt (=it has been officially stated that he cannot pay his debts).
We celebrate September 16, the day when Mexico declared independence from Spain (=officially stated that it was no longer ruled by Spain).
2. STATE WHAT YOU THINK [transitive] to say publicly what you think or feel:
‘It’s not fair,’ Jane declared.
He declared his intention to stand for president.
declare that
Carol held a press conference and declared that she was innocent.
declare yourself (to be) something
Edward declared himself angry and frustrated.
3. declare war (on somebody/something)
a. to state officially that you are at war with another country
b. informal to say that something is wrong and that you will do everything you can to stop it:
Angry residents have declared war on the owners of the factory.
4. MONEY/PROPERTY ETC [transitive]
a. to state on an official government form how much money you have earned, what property you own etc:
All tips are counted as part of your earnings and must be declared.
b. to tell a CUSTOMS official that you are carrying goods on which you should pay tax when you enter a country
5. declare an interest to tell people that you are connected with something that is being discussed:
I should, at this point, declare an interest: I own shares in the company.
6. CRICKET [intransitive] to choose to end your team’s turn before all your players have BATTED
declare against somebody/something phrasal verb
to state publicly that you oppose someone or something
declare for somebody/something phrasal verb
to state publicly that you support someone or something
■ to say something
▪say to tell someone something, using words: ‘I really ought to go,’ she said. | Lauren said she’d probably be late.
▪state to say something, especially in a definite or formal way – used in official contexts: The witness stated that he had never seen the woman before. | Please state your name and address.
▪announce to publicly tell people about something: The chairman announced his resignation. | The results will be announced tomorrow. | We will announce the winners next Sunday. | They were announcing the train times over the loudspeaker system.
▪declare to say something very firmly: ‘My personal life is none of your business,’ she declared.
▪mention to talk about someone or something, especially without giving many details: Did Tom mention anything about what happened at school? | Your name was mentioned!
▪express to let someone know your feelings by putting them into words: Young children often find it difficult to express their emotions.
▪comment to say what your opinion is about someone or something: The prime minister was asked to comment on the crisis.
▪note/remark formal to say that you have noticed that something is true – used especially in formal writing: We have already noted that most old people live alone. | Someone once remarked that the problem with computers is that they only give you answers.
▪add to say something more, after what has already been said: He added that he thought it could be done fairly cheaply.
▪point out to mention something that seems particularly important or relevant: Dr Graham points out that most children show some signs of abnormal behaviour. | It’s worth pointing out that few people actually die of this disease.
▪air to talk about your opinions, worries, or the things you disagree about: air your views/grievances/differences : The programme will give listeners the chance to air their views about immigration. | Workers were able to air their grievances.
▪voice to talk publicly about your feelings or about whether you approve or disapprove of something formal: voice concern/support/doubt/fears etc : The president has already voiced his support for the proposal. | She voiced concern for the safety of the hostages.
de‧clare W2 /dɪˈkleə $ -ˈkler/
verb Date: 1300-1400
Language: Latin
Origin: declarare, from clarare 'to make clear'
1. STATE OFFICIALLY [transitive] to state officially and publicly that a particular situation exists or that something is true:Language: Latin
Origin: declarare, from clarare 'to make clear'
declare that
declare somebody/something (to be) somebody/something
declare something illegal/invalid etc
2. STATE WHAT YOU THINK [transitive] to say publicly what you think or feel:
declare that
declare yourself (to be) something
3. declare war (on somebody/something)
a. to state officially that you are at war with another country
b. informal to say that something is wrong and that you will do everything you can to stop it:
4. MONEY/PROPERTY ETC [transitive]
a. to state on an official government form how much money you have earned, what property you own etc:
b. to tell a CUSTOMS official that you are carrying goods on which you should pay tax when you enter a country
5. declare an interest to tell people that you are connected with something that is being discussed:
6. CRICKET [intransitive] to choose to end your team’s turn before all your players have BATTED
declare against somebody/something phrasal verb
to state publicly that you oppose someone or something
declare for somebody/something phrasal verb
to state publicly that you support someone or something
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declare ( to say sth officially or publicly; to state sth firmly and clearlyrather
指公布、宣布、表明、宣称 ：◆ to declare war 宣战 ◆ The painting was declared to be a forgery. 这幅画被判定为赝品。 state ( to formally write or say sth, especially in a careful and clear wayrather
指陈述、说明、声明 ：◆ He has already stated his intention to run for election. 他已声明打算参加竞选。 indicate ( to state sth, sometimes in a way that is slightly indirectrather
指表明、暗示 ：◆ During our meeting, he indicated his willingness to cooperate. 在我们会晤期间，他提及了合作的意愿。 announce to tell people officially about a decision or plans; to give information about sth in a public place, especially through a loudspeaker; to say sth in a loud and/or serious way 指宣布、宣告、（通过广播）通知 ：◆ They haven't formally announced their engagement yet. 他们还没有正式宣布订婚。 ◆ Has our flight been announced yet? 广播通知了我们的航班没有？
declare or announce? 用 declare 还是 announce？
Declare is used more often for giving judgements;announce is used more often for giving facts.* declare 较常用于表明意见、看法；announce 较常用于说明事实 ：◆ The painting was announced to be a forgery. ◆ They haven't formally declared their engagement yet.
Patterns
to declare/state/indicate/announce that… to declare/state sb/sth to be sthto declare/state/indicate/announce your intention to do sthto declare/state/announce sth formally/publicly/officially to declare/state/announce sth firmly/confidently
