proclaim (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /prəˈkleɪm/

Definition

To announce something officially or publicly, often with great enthusiasm or conviction.

Examples

• The government decided to proclaim a national holiday to celebrate their victory.

• She proclaimed her innocence to anyone who would listen.

• The ancient monument was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage site.

How to Use proclaim

proclaim something (collocation)

To make a specific thing known publicly. — "They will proclaim their new policy tomorrow."

proclaim that (collocation)

To announce a fact or piece of information. — "He proclaimed that he would run for president."

proclaim someone/something [adjective/noun] (collocation)

To officially declare someone or something to be something. — "The city was proclaimed a disaster area after the earthquake."

Synonyms of proclaim

Words with a similar meaning to proclaim:

• state
• announce
• declare
• promulgate

Antonyms of proclaim

Words with the opposite meaning to proclaim:

• conceal
• suppress

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