declare
verb (used with object)
to make known or state clearly, especially in explicit or formal terms.
have declared
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present perfectof declare.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 National Museum of China holds a smaller example of this type dearly enough to have declared it a national treasure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Already this year, multiple counties and towns have declared local emergencies as a spell of powerful tropical storms from the Pacific generated high surf that eroded local beaches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
"They have declared an independent investigation and we will co-operate fully with their investigation."
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The investigation was looking into whether he should have declared the money when he arrived in Parliament.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
“How many northern lords have declared for Stannis? Tell us that.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
