declare (oneself) for someone or something
- declare (oneself) for someone or something
declare (oneself) for someone or something
to state one's support of someone or something. •
Susan declared herself for Mary's candidacy.
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I have not yet declared for any particular policy.
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Todd declared himself for the candidacy of Mary Brown for mayor.
Dictionary of American idioms.
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