Definition of: declare

(di·klâr′) v. ·clared, ·clar·ing v.t.
1. To assert positively; aver.
2. To announce or state formally and solemnly: to declare war or a dividend.
3. To manifest; make known: His actions declare him a saint.
4. To make full statement of, as goods liable to duty or tax.
5. In card games, to name (a suit) trumps.
—v.i.
6. To make a declaration.
7. To proclaim a choice or decision. See synonyms under AFFIRM, ALLEGE, ANNOUNCE, ASSERT, AVOW, PUBLISH, SPEAK. [<L declarare <de- completely + clarare make clear <clarus clear]
—de·clar·ed·ly (di·klâr′id·lē) adverb
—de·clar′ed·ness noun
—de·clar′er noun