declare
verb (used with object)
to make known or state clearly, especially in explicit or formal terms.
has declared
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present perfectof declare (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The FDA did — and its investigation is still continuing even though the CDC has declared the outbreak over.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Hollywood star Catherine Zeta-Jones has declared the phrase "nepo baby" is "horrific", saying: "These kids didn't ask to be born into this."
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
The city of Dana Point has declared a local emergency after coastal flooding and strong surf fueled by Hurricane Marie severely damaged at least 16 beachfront homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Panama has declared a nationwide emergency over El Nino, a weather pattern developing over the Pacific Ocean that is triggering worldwide changes in winds, atmospheric pressure and rainfall and pushing up global temperatures.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Mayor Carr has declared Baltimore County safe for months now.”
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
