declaration — a formal or explicit statement or announcement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a formal or explicit statement or announcement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdekləˈreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My declaration of love was rejected faster than expired milk at a grocery store.
- The customs declaration asked if I was carrying any weapons, but I wasn't sure if my cooking counted.
- The company issued a declaration stating their commitment to environmental protection.
declaration
NOUN[/ˌdekləˈreɪʃən/]
a formal or explicit statement or announcement
The president made a declaration of peace after the long conflict.
The declaration changed the nation's future overnight. (📢 Declare + 📜 Document → Declaration)
The declaration of independence led to celebration and admiration across the nation.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'declarare' meaning 'to make clear' or 'to announce', derived from 'de-' (completely) and 'clarare' (to make clear, from 'clarus' meaning clear). The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
de- (completely) + clar (clear) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or result) = declaration
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My declaration of love was rejected faster than expired milk at a grocery store.”
“The customs declaration asked if I was carrying any weapons, but I wasn't sure if my cooking counted.”
“The company issued a declaration stating their commitment to environmental protection.”
“Students must submit a declaration of their intended major by the end of sophomore year.”
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