declare for
phrasal verb
declared for; declaring for; declares for
1
US
: to officially say that one will take part in (something)
a college basketball player who declared for the NBA draft after his junior year
2
British, formal
: to officially say that one supports (someone or something)
He declared for the plan.
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So why did Penda — who played professionally at the highest level of the basketball system in his home country of France before declaring for the draft — choose such a distinctive number?
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2025
With 192 players declaring for the draft this year, the next step for undrafted players will be to try to earn training-camp invitations for a chance to play their way onto a team or its reserve squad.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Lacy had declared for the NFL Draft after leading LSU in touchdowns receiving with nine last season, but his draft stock plummeted following news of the fatal car wreck.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Two of Illinois’ best players declared for the NBA draft Monday.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2025
With 192 players declaring for the draft this year, the next step for undrafted players will be to try to earn training-camp invitations for a chance to play their way onto a team or its reserve squad.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Lacy had declared for the NFL Draft after leading LSU in touchdowns receiving with nine last season, but his draft stock plummeted following news of the fatal car wreck.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Two of Illinois’ best players declared for the NBA draft Monday.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Declare for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/declare%20for. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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