proclaim

[prəˈkleɪm]

proclaim Definition

  • 1to announce or declare something publicly, officially, or formally
  • 2to show or indicate clearly

Using proclaim: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "proclaim" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.

  • Example

    She proclaimed her innocence to the press.

  • Example

    The banner proclaimed the store's grand opening.

  • Example

    His actions proclaimed his guilt.

proclaim Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for proclaim

Idioms Using proclaim

  • what someone does is more important than what they say

    Example

    Her actions proclaim her dedication to the cause; after all, actions speak louder than words.

  • to make something famous or well-known

    Example

    The success of their first album put the band on the map and led to a world tour.

  • shout from the rooftops

    to proclaim something loudly and publicly

    Example

    She wanted to shout from the rooftops about her promotion, but decided to celebrate with her colleagues instead.

Phrases with proclaim

  • to declare that one has won a battle, competition, or contest

    Example

    The team captain raised his arms to proclaim victory over their rivals.

  • to declare oneself to be something, especially a monarch or ruler

    Example

    After the king's death, his son proclaimed himself the new ruler.

  • proclaim one's love

    to express one's love for someone in a public or formal manner

    Example

    He got down on one knee to proclaim his love and ask for her hand in marriage.

Origins of proclaim

from Latin 'proclamare', meaning 'to cry out'

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Summary: proclaim in Brief

To 'proclaim' [prəˈkleɪm] is to announce or declare something publicly, officially, or formally. It can also mean to show or indicate clearly, as in 'His actions proclaimed his guilt.' The verb spans contexts from political declarations to personal expressions, such as 'She proclaimed her innocence to the press.' Phrases like 'proclaim victory' and idioms like 'actions speak louder than words' further illustrate the term's usage.