Declares

/dɪˈklɛrz/ verb

Definition

To announce or state something officially and clearly.

Etymology

From Old French declarer, derived from Latin declarare (de- meaning 'completely' and clarare meaning 'to make clear'). The root is related to clarum meaning 'clear' or 'bright.'

Kelly Says

Declarative sentences in grammar are named after this word—they 'declare' or state facts as opposed to asking questions or giving commands. The whole category of how we make assertions in language comes from the power of declaration.

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