declared; declaring
1
a
: to make known formally, officially, or explicitly
publicly declared her opposition to the plan
b
: to make known as a determination
The judge declared the defendant fit to stand trial.
She was declared the rightful heir to the throne.
2
obsolete
: to make clear
3
: to make evident : show
a glimpse of his head in outline … declared his present state of mind—Osbert Sitwell
4
: to state emphatically : affirm
declares his innocence
"You are quite a quiz, I do declare!"—Charles Dickens
5
: to make a full statement of (one's taxable or dutiable property)
Large purchases must be declared at customs.
6
7
: to make payable
declare a dividend
1
: to make a declaration
poetry … evokes rather than merely declares—C. S. Kilby
2
: to avow one's opinion or support
declaring for or against a candidate
3
: to announce one's intentions (as to run for political office)
declared for mayor
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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