What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
proclaim
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning for the victims of the tragedy. [proclaimed: past tense]
Example
She stood on the podium and proclaimed her love for her partner. [proclaim: verb]
promulgate
Example
The government promulgated a new policy on environmental protection. [promulgated: past tense]
Example
The professor promulgated his research findings in a prestigious academic journal. [promulgated: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Proclaim is more common than promulgate in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between proclaim and promulgate?
Promulgate is more formal than proclaim and is often used in legal or academic contexts.
