Collocations for "declare"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "declare" in context.
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declare
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- declared [it] a [success, victory] (for)
- declare victory
- declare bankruptcy
- was declared bankrupt
- declare the [contract, agreement] null and void
- declare war (on)
- declare your [independence from, support for]
- declared himself to be the [champion, second coming, president]
- has declared her candidacy
- declare a [winner, victor, champion]
- was declared the [winner]
- declare goods at [customs, the border]
- has declared [for, against]
- dated: (well,) I do declare!
'declare' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):