Kilo Lingo

/deklaˈɾaɾ/

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Translation

to declare, to state, to testify

Word origin

From Latin declarare ('to make clear'), from de- plus clarus ('clear, bright'). The same root gives English 'declare' and 'clarify'.

Origin
Latin
Root
declarare
English cognates
declare, clarify, clear

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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The president is going to declare a state of emergency.

ingresos .

You have to declare all your income to the tax office.

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The witness refused to testify before the judge.

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I want to declare my love for you in front of everyone.

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The organisation has just declared its support for the project.

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This word is part of lesson 35.