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declared

American  
[dih-klaird] / dɪˈklɛərd /

adjective

  1. publicly avowed or professed; self-confessed.

    a declared liberal.


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Etymology

Origin of declared

First recorded in 1645–55; declare + -ed 2

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Close to 2,500 people have now died in this outbreak, which was declared three months ago.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

"A team of qualified doctors, including an ophthalmologist, a cardiologist and a physician, conducted a detailed examination of him and declared him medically fit," Tarar said.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

According to a report from Greenville, S.C., police, Zach was “very emotional” as paramedics attempted to revive Panettiere, and Brian “did not become emotional until EMS declared her officially deceased.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

In November, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared his state the “epicenter of AI development” while announcing a $40 billion investment by Google.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

“The world is moving away from military ideals,” declared the influential British journal Review of Reviews, “and a period of peace, industry, and world-wide friendship is dawning.”

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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