Collocations for declare - verb

virtually
He has virtually declared war on the right-wingers in his party.

immediately, promptly
Martial law was immediately declared.

formally, officially | openly, publicly | grandly, proudly
She proudly declared that she had once been introduced to the Queen.

loudly | boldly, confidently, firmly, roundly, stoutly | brightly
‘I''m as fresh as a daisy,’ he declared brightly.

solemnly | unanimously | unilaterally
The communists had unilaterally declared a ceasefire.

hereby
(law or formal) We, the people of Indonesia, hereby declare Indonesia''s independence.

to
He declared his true feelings to her.