[dɪˈklɛː], (Verb)

Definitions:
- say something in a solemn and emphatic manner
(e.g: the prime minister declared that the programme of austerity had paid off)

- acknowledge possession of (taxable income or dutiable goods)
(e.g: if you have something to declare customs officers will tell you the duty payable)

- close an innings voluntarily before all the wickets have fallen
(e.g: Pakistan declared at 446 for four)

- announce that one holds (certain combinations of cards) in a card game


Phrases:
- well, I declare

Origin:
Middle English: from Latin declarare, from de- ‘thoroughly’ + clarare ‘make clear’ (from clarus ‘clear’)