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declared

dih-KLEH-uhd

Declared (adj) means openly and formally stated or admitted. Example: “He is a declared candidate for mayor.”

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Openly and formally stated or admitted.
"He is a declared candidate for mayor."
"She is a declared atheist."

How to Use Declared

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In plain EnglishOpenly admitted or officially announced.

Common pairings
declared candidate self-declared declared income
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “declared” mean?

The word “declared” means openly and formally stated or admitted. In plain terms, openly admitted or officially announced.

How do you pronounce “declared”?

“Declared” is pronounced dih-KLEH-uhd (/dɪˈklɛɹd/ in IPA).

How do you use “declared” in a sentence?

Here is “declared” used in a sentence: “He is a declared candidate for mayor.”

What part of speech is “declared”?

“Declared” is an adjective.

Is “declared” a common word?

“Declared” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between declared and undeclared?

Declared means openly and formally stated — declared income is reported to the tax authorities, and a declared intention is announced for all to see. Undeclared is the opposite: kept hidden or not officially reported, such as undeclared earnings or undeclared goods at customs. The line between them is openness and honesty.

What is the difference between declared and stated?

To state something is simply to say it. To declare it is stronger — it suggests an open, formal, often public announcement made with conviction. A declared position is one you have committed to openly, whereas a stated fact may just have been mentioned. Declared carries more weight and formality.

What is an example of declared?

You might speak of a declared candidate who has officially entered a race, a declared value written on a customs form, or someone's declared support for a cause. In each case, the point is that the position or amount has been openly and formally put on record rather than left unspoken.

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