declare

/dɪˈklɛə/verb
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

To make clear, explain, interpret.

2

To assert or announce formally, officially, explicitly, or emphatically.

3

To inform government customs or taxation officials of goods one is importing or of income, expenses, or other circumstances affecting one's taxes.

4

To show one's cards in order to score.

5

For a constituency in an election to officially announce the result

6

The decision of the captain to let the bowling side bat in test cricket to save time without being all out.

7

To explicitly establish the existence of (a variable, function, etc.) without necessarily describing its content.

8

to declare war

9

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.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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