izjaviti

1. to state; to declare
   Ministar je izjavio da neće podneti ostavku. — The minister stated that he would not resign.
   Trener je posle utakmice izjavio da je zadovoljan. — After the match the coach said he was satisfied.
2. (of feelings) to declare; to express
   Izjavio joj je ljubav na prvom sastanku. — He declared his love for her on their first date.

Usually followed by a da clause (izjavio je da…) and mostly used in news and formal contexts.