Definitions

1. verb

to state or make known formally or officially; to announce publicly

“The judge declared the defendant guilty.”

2. verb

to make known or state one’s intentions, feelings, or position

“She declared her love for him.”

3. verb

to prove or establish the existence or reality of something

“The scientists declared the discovery of a new species.”

4. verb

to give a formal name to something

“The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.”

5. noun

a statement or assertion, especially a formal one

“The judge’s declaration of innocence was met with skepticism.”