proclaim

[prəˈkleɪm]

proclaim Definition

• 1. to announce or declare something publicly, officially, or formally
• 2. to 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

Synonyms for proclaim

• declare
• announce
• promulgate
• assert
• state

Antonyms for proclaim

• conceal
• suppress

Idioms Using proclaim

• actions speak louder than words

  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.

• put it on the map

  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

• proclaim victory

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

  Example

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

• proclaim oneself

  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.