What is a synonym for declared?

Here are some synonyms for "declared", depending on the context:

Formal/Official:

* Announced

* Proclaimed

* Pronounced

* Published

* Stated

* Affirmed

* Asserted

* Averred

Informal:

* Said

* Spoke

* Noted

* Made known

* Revealed

Specific to specific situations:

* Declared war - Launched

* Declared bankrupt - Insolvent

* Declared a winner - Proclaimed

The best synonym for "declared" will depend on the specific context of the sentence.