For example, the king can declare a war, but only if the Government asks him to do so.

King declared a "great victory" and prepared to leave town.

The merchant, the king declared, was to guide the party.

At the end of the discussions, the king would declare the consensus for the group.

"I am sure the story will do me good," declared the King, whose eyes were twinkling.

The king declared, "Here at last is a sensitive soul!"

"I will not have him questioned," declared the King in a surly voice.

Once the king had declared the German commission unlawful, it became clear that he would never be won over.

The king declared that whoever had killed the dragon would marry his daughter.

The King had declared him "the greatest French artist of all time".