Declare
Declare verb - To make known openly or publicly.
Lay
Lay verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- At first the English try to lay claim to the French throne by diplomatic means, and when they are refused (and after some encouragement by Robert of Artois) they declare war on France.
Source: Literature / The Accursed Kings
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