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The mayor made a declaration about the event.
What does Declaration mean?
A declaration is a clear or official statement.
Dictionary definition
A clear, formal, or official statement.
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Declaration in a sentence
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The declaration explained the new rule clearly.
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A declaration can announce a decision, belief, or plan in a formal way.
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What is a declaration?
A declaration is a clear, formal, or official statement.
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This sentence uses declaration to mean a clear or official statement.
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Which word is closest in meaning to declaration?
A declaration can be a formal announcement.
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MeaningDeclaration means A declaration is a clear or official statement.
ExampleExample: The mayor made a declaration about the event.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- dek · luh · ray · shun
- Strongest beat
- ray
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ray.
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Synonyms
Words like Declaration
statementUse for something said or written clearly.
announcementUse for a public or official message.
Antonyms
Opposite words
silenceUse when nothing is said.
denialUse when someone says something is not true.
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Word family
Declaration word family
Base word
declare
noun
declaration
A clear or official statement.
verb
declared
Said clearly or officially in the past.
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A declaration is a clear or official statement.
Common mix-up
Declaration is not the same as silence. Declaration means a declaration is a clear or official statement.
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Read this model sentence: The declaration explained the new rule clearly. Clue words: explained, new, rule. Underline clue words that show why declaration fits instead of silence. Now write one new sentence that shows declaration without using the word declaration. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show declaration?
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