declare

verb9

1. •
   to state something in a firm or official way, for others to hear or read

   • He declared him innocent.
   • declare an innings closed
2. •
   To inform government customs or taxation officials of goods one is importing or of income, expenses, or other circumstances affecting one's taxes.

   • The prosecution has introduced evidence, including canceled checks, to show that the judge failed to declare part of his income. — 1984
3. •
   For a constituency in an election to officially announce the result

   • Houghton and Sunderland South was the first constituency to declare in the 2015 general election.
4. •
   (slang) To declare war.

   • France declared on me, I'm finished!
5. •
   To explicitly establish the existence of (a variable, function, etc.) without necessarily describing its content.

   • The counter "i" was declared as an integer.
6. •
   The decision of the captain to let the bowling side bat in test cricket to save time without being all out.

   • He declared at 689-7.
7. •
   To state that a thing shall happen or affirm a condition in the hopes of seeing it happen spiritually, in contrast to prayer which takes the form of a request.

   • He prayed to God "please heal my sister", while she declared "I am healed in Jesus' name".
8. •
   To show one's cards in order to score.
9. •
   (no longer used) To make clear, explain, interpret.

   • Then answered Peter and sayd to him: declare unto us thys parable. — 1526