declare

(verb) state emphatically and authoritatively. Example: "He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with."

(verb) announce publicly or officially. Synonyms: announce. Example: "The president declared war."

(verb) state firmly. Example: "He declared that he was innocent."

(verb) declare to be. Synonyms: adjudge, hold. Examples: "She was declared incompetent." "Judge held that the defendant was innocent."

(verb) authorize payments of. Example: "Declare dividends."

(verb) designate (a trump suit or no-trump) with the final bid of a hand.

(verb) make a declaration (of dutiable goods) to a customs official. Example: "Do you have anything to declare?."

(verb) proclaim one's support, sympathy, or opinion for or against. Example: "His wife declared at once for moving to the west coast."