1. stating something clearly and formally; announcing officially
Usage: present participle of ‘declare’
2. making known one’s intentions, feelings, or beliefs
Usage: present participle of ‘declare’

Examples

• The president is declaring a national emergency.
• She kept declaring her innocence throughout the trial.
• The company is declaring bankruptcy next month.
• He’s declaring his love for her in front of everyone.
• The judge is declaring the defendant guilty.
• They’re declaring their independence from the organization.
• The customs form requires declaring all valuable items.