declare for
phrasal verb
declared for; declaring for; declares for
1
US
: to officially say that one will take part in (something)
a college basketball player who declared for the NBA draft after his junior year
2
British, formal
: to officially say that one supports (someone or something)
He declared for the plan.
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The intrigue: Expect Paul to declare for this weekend's Royal Rumble at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Troy Smith, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
Two-time Tribal Chief Roman Reigns officially declared for the 2025 Royal Rumble match by way of Paul Heyman.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The national day of mourning declared for former President Jimmy Carter includes shutdowns Thursday of some agencies and services.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
Beck posted to social media on Friday officially declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Troy Smith, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
Two-time Tribal Chief Roman Reigns officially declared for the 2025 Royal Rumble match by way of Paul Heyman.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The national day of mourning declared for former President Jimmy Carter includes shutdowns Thursday of some agencies and services.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
Beck posted to social media on Friday officially declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Declare for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/declare%20for. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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