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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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The Telegraph declared The Odyssey the "film of the year", while Metro added that the movie would "change cinema forever".

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Despite the looming heatwave, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez declared that "we are indeed turning the tide, and we can begin to see light at the end of the tunnel in the fight against these fires".

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

In 2011, a solar energy manufacturer named Solyndra declared bankruptcy.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

On Friday, Spain for the first time ever declared a national emergency because of the wildfires, allowing the central government to take the lead in emergency efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

“As I do every single night, without fail,” Lady Constance declared.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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