1. openly stated or acknowledged; avowed

1. past tense and past participle of declare; stated or announced officially or formally

Examples

• The president declared a national emergency.
• She declared her intention to run for office.
• The judge declared the defendant guilty.
• He is a declared opponent of the new policy.
• The company declared bankruptcy last month.
• They declared their love for each other.
• The war was officially declared in 1941.