verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The statute declares that all houses must have smoke detectors installed in their kitchens.

Definition:A sentence that is used to declare fact or belief; a sentence that asserts something without asking a question or making a request.

From declarative sentence

Example:The company was forced to declare bankruptcy due to its high debts and falling sales.

Definition:To formally inform a court that a person or company is unable to pay its debts and must go through a legal process to liquidate its assets.

From declare bankruptcy

Example:The government declared a holiday to celebrate the country's independence day.

Definition:To officially announce a day as a public holiday, often due to a special event or observance.

From declare a holiday

Example:The two countries declared war after months of diplomatic tension and failed negotiations.

Definition:To formally announce that a state will go to war with another state, using military force.

From declare war

Example:The coach declared victory after their team secured the gold medal in the international competition.

Definition:To formally announce that a team or individual has won a contest, competition, or battle.

From declare victory

Example:The conflicting sides declared a ceasefire to allow for peace talks to commence.

Definition:To formally announce that a period of hostilities will be suspended, often in an attempt to negotiate a peace agreement.

From declare a ceasefire

Example:The colony declared independence from Britain in 1776, marking the birth of the United States.

Definition:To formally announce that a territory or state is free from the control of another country, often as a result of a revolution.

From declare independence

Example:The government declared a state of emergency after a major hurricane hit the coast.

Definition:To formally announce that a crisis or disaster has occurred and that certain standard procedures are no longer in effect, often requiring special measures.

From declare a state of emergency

Example:The candidate declared his intent to run for office and planned to campaign across the state.

Definition:To formally announce one's purpose or plan, often in a public or legal setting.

From declare intent

Example:In response to the violent protests, the president declared martial law and called in the military.

Definition:To formally announce that a state of martial law is in effect, meaning that the military has control of civil authority.

From declare martial law