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- DictionaryPro·claim/prəˈklām/
verb
- 1. announce officially or publicly: "the joint manifesto proclaimed that imperialism would be the coalition's chief objective"
1. a. : to declare publicly, typically insistently, proudly, or defiantly and in either speech or writing : announce. b. : to give outward indication of : show. his manner proclaimed his genteel upbringing. 2. : to declare or declare to be solemnly, officially, or formally. proclaim an amnesty.
PROCLAIM definition: 1. to announce something publicly or officially, especially something positive: 2. to show…. Learn more.
to announce or declare in an open or ostentatious way: to proclaim one's opinions. Synonyms: promulgate. to indicate or make known publicly or openly. to extol or praise publicly: Let them proclaim the Lord. to declare (a territory, district, etc.) subject to particular legal restrictions. to declare to be an outlaw, evildoer, or the like.
To proclaim is to exclaim or declare. When you proclaim something, you are saying it loud and clear and in public. A doctor can proclaim you healthy after you have recovered from a long illness. The panel of judges may have trouble proclaiming the winner in a very tight race.
3 days ago · 1. verb. If people proclaim something, they formally make it known to the public. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives. [VERB noun] Britain proudly proclaims that it is a nation of animal lovers. [VERB that] He still proclaims himself a believer in the Revolution. [V pron-refl n] [ Also V n n, V n as n] 2. verb.
(formal) Verb Forms. to publicly and officially tell people about something important synonym declare. proclaim something The president proclaimed a state of emergency. The day was proclaimed a public holiday. proclaim that… The charter proclaimed that all states would have their own government.
1. To announce officially and publicly; declare: proclaim a general amnesty for political prisoners; proclaim the suspect to be guilty. See Synonyms at announce. 2. To state emphatically or authoritatively; affirm: proclaim one's opposition to an idea. 3.
