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The judge will declare the winner.
What does Declare mean?
Declare means to say clearly or officially.
Dictionary definition
To say something clearly, officially, or with confidence.
Example sentences
Declare in a sentence
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She declared that the project was ready to present.
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A leader may declare a decision so everyone understands what will happen next.
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What does declare mean?
Declare means to announce or state something clearly.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses declare correctly?
This sentence uses declared to mean announced clearly or officially.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to declare?
Declare and announce both mean to say something clearly, often publicly.
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WordDeclare.
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MeaningDeclare means to say clearly or officially.
ExampleExample: The judge will declare the winner.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- dih · klair
- Strongest beat
- klair
- Ending
- klair
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on klair.
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Word family
Declare word family
Base word
declare
verb
declares
Says clearly or officially now or often.
verb
declared
Said clearly or officially in the past.
noun
declaration
A clear or official statement.
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Hint for students
Declare means to say clearly or officially.
Common mix-up
Declare is not the same as hide. Declare means declare means to say clearly or officially.
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Read this model sentence: She declared that the project was ready to present. Clue words: declared, that, project. Underline clue words that show why declare fits instead of hide. Now write one new sentence that shows declare without using the word declare. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show declare?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She declared that the project was ready to present." Why does declare fit better than hide?
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