declare publicly; announce; profess
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to declare publicly; to announce openly; to profess
formalOften used in formal contexts or when making a strong, public statement about one's intentions, position, or determination. Carries a slightly more emphatic tone than simple 'announce'.
Tā他
shēng声
yán言
bù不
dá达
mù目
dì的
，
jué决
bù不
bà罢
xiū休
。
He declared that he would never give up until he achieved his goal.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
shēng声
yán言
jiāng将
cǎi采
qǔ取
yī一
qiè切
bì必
yào要
cuò措
shī施
wéi维
hù护
wěn稳
dìng定
。
The government announced that it would take all necessary measures to maintain stability.
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Bèi被
gào告
shēng声
yán言
zì自
jǐ己
wú无
zuì罪
。
The defendant claimed publicly that he was innocent.