Declare and Opt

Declare

Declare verb - To make known openly or publicly.

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Opt and declare are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Opt" instead a verb "Declare".

Opt verb - To come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration.

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Declare and opt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Declare" instead a verb "Opt".

Nearby Words: option, opted, opting

One major subplot has them trying to co-opt John the Baptist (and later Jesus) to their cause and incite Jews to declare open revolt.

Source: Series / Jesus of Nazareth
Admittedly in the first game war is the default option and you must opt in to ceasefire or better, but in the second game you default to neutrality and due to Artificial Stupidity other factions are still very likely to declare war without considering that you might be much more powerful.

Source: Video Game / Sword of the Stars
A nastier sort may try to crush rebellion with the threat of his will and finally despise them as the spineless Nice Guys and Dutiful Sons he made them, declare them Inadequate Inheritor, and opt for Passed-Over Inheritance.

Source: The Patriarch

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