declared
UK: dɪˈkleəd | US: dɪˈklɛrd
adj. stated or announced officially and publicly
vt. (past tense of "declare") made a formal or explicit statement
The word "declared" originates from the Latin "declarare" (de- "completely" + clarare "make clear"), which evolved into Old French "declarer" before entering Middle English. The morpheme "declare" retains its core meaning of making something clear or explicit, while the suffix "-ed" marks it as past tense or adjectival. This reflects the word's dual role as both a verb form and a descriptive term for formal announcements.
The results were declared after a lengthy vote count.
She declared her intention to run for office last week.
The area was declared a disaster zone by the government.
He declared the meeting adjourned at 5 PM sharp.
The judge declared the evidence inadmissible in court.