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Michaelting Posted 15 years ago
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I declare you the winner of the competition.

I announce you the winner of the competition.

I pronounce you husband and wife.

Is 'as' needed?
  

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I declare you the winner of the competition. (X) I announce you the winner of the competition. I pronounce you husband and wife.

— Mister Micawber

  • I declare you the winner of the competition.
  • (X) I announce you the winner of the competition.
  • I pronounce you husband and wife.
  • - - No, and 'as' would not help #2.
  • The appropriate sentence is: 'I am announcing that you are the winner'.
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I declare you the winner of the competition.

(X) I announce you the winner of the competition.

I pronounce you husband and wife.

Is 'as' needed?-- No, and 'as' would not help #2. The appropriate sentence is: 'I am announcing that you are the winner'.
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