Meaning & use
declarations
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“declarations” is a form of “declaration”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nounplural
Official or formal statements, often written, that announce or confirm something.
Grammar: Plural noun: The declarations were signed by both parties. For one, use 'declaration'.
Patterns
- make declarations
- sign declarations
- issue declarations
The company issued several declarations about its environmental policy.
All customs declarations must be handed in before boarding.
Her public declarations of support surprised everyone.
Word forms
| singular | declaration |
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Common combinations
- public declarations
- His public declarations of love were embarrassing.
- customs declarations
- You must fill in customs declarations for valuable items.
- written declarations
- The court requires written declarations from witnesses.
Synonyms and how they differ
- statements
- More general; statements can be informal, while declarations are usually official or formal.
- announcements
- Focuses on making something known publicly, not necessarily in writing.
Word family
- declare verb
- To announce something officially or firmly.
- declaration noun
- A single official statement or document.
Commonly confused: declarations or declaration?
declarations vs declaration
Use 'declaration' for one; 'declarations' for more than one.
Practice
The ambassador made several ______ about the new treaty.
Choose one answer.
'Several' requires a plural noun, so 'declarations' is correct. 'Declaration' is singular and would need 'a' or 'one'.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “declarations”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.