Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for declare. Search instead for peilbare.
Definitions

declare

[dih-klair] / dɪˈklɛər /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Ugarte did not declare victory but said he felt confident he could hang on to the lead.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

The group is demanding that the government declare a national emergency to unlock more resources to fight wildfires across the vast archipelago.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

This is not out of character; his habit is to prematurely declare victory in everything, apparently assuming that the force of his declaration makes it a reality.

From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026

The group had no official leaders or formal structure, allowing anyone to declare themselves a member.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

He was smoothing the note on his palm, when a young very dark-skinned customs officer asked, “Anything to declare, sir?”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

“My dignity and power will not be dimmed,” Folger declares.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

It declares an El Nino when temperatures there run at least 0.5C above normal and the atmosphere responds, weakening the trade winds and shifting tropical rainfall eastward.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

So declares the Cato Institute’s Scott Lincicome upon rolling out a new dashboard showing that, since June last year, the U.S. has taken equity stakes in 35 companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Rebecca Onion declares that the miniseries is a bracing delight, akin to “kissing a dead fish and taking a shot”—and that’s a compliment!

From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2026

“This is the best day ever,” Emma declares as she sprays sunscreen onto all the kids.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

International organisations have been sounding the alarm over the possible spread of famine, already declared in parts of the country, while around 20 million people suffer from severe food insecurity.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Hundreds of gyms declared that they wanted to drop their affiliation with CrossFit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

The US also declared a total import ban on motorcycles, whey protein and alcohol.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Apa was declared dead at around 9:40 p.m.,

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

Mrs. Penworthy had declared the day’s lesson to be Making Things Up, Pirate Edition.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

The confusion and chaos began hours before the ceremony had even started, after the official Ballon d'Or website published an article declaring Kane as the winner of the men's award.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

The one thing Americans love more than a celebrity feud is taking sides and declaring a victor after each round, even if the opponents don’t realize they’re being pitted against each other.

From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026

Trump, however, was not entirely sour on Brazil's leftist president, declaring, "I like Lula, I get along with him very well."

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

But in the renovated bathrooms the famous plaques above the urinals — including the one declaring “Charles Bukowski pissed here” — will remain.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

He might as well be declaring his love.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon


Vocabulary lists containing declare

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com