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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Within 48 hours, Miles would have to decide whether to declare for the 2025 WNBA draft or return to school for one final season.
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Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
But for fans of Ty Simpson, who declared for the draft, Milroe should also be considered.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Second-round picks always have been relative gambles and have only lost value in recent years as fewer players declare for each draft.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Bediako, 23, previously declared for the 2023 NBA Draft after two seasons with the Crimson Tide, forgoing his remaining eligibility.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
But for fans of Ty Simpson, who declared for the draft, Milroe should also be considered.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Second-round picks always have been relative gambles and have only lost value in recent years as fewer players declare for each draft.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Bediako, 23, previously declared for the 2023 NBA Draft after two seasons with the Crimson Tide, forgoing his remaining eligibility.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Declare for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/declare%20for. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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