proclaim

[Pro*claim·]

"I proclaim the Olympic Games open." Every two years with words similar to these, the Olympic games officially begin. To proclaim is to exclaim or declare.

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To make known by public announcement; to give wide publicity to; to publish abroad; to promulgate; to declare; as, to proclaim war or peace.

Verb
praise, glorify, or honor; "extol the virtues of one''s children"; "glorify one''s spouse''s cooking"

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state or announce; "`I am not a Communist,'' " he exclaimed; "The King will proclaim an amnesty"

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declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles; "He was proclaimed King"

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affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of; "The speech predicated the fitness of the candidate to be President"


v. t.
To make known by public announcement; to give wide publicity to; to publish abroad; to promulgate; to declare; as, to proclaim war or peace.

v. t.
To outlaw by public proclamation.


Proclaim

Pro*claim" , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Proclaimed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Proclaiming.] [OE. proclamen, L. proclamare; pro before, forward + clamare to call or cry out: cf. F. proclamer. See Claim.] 1. To make known by public announcement; to give wide publicity to; to publish abroad; to promulgate; to declare; as, to proclaim war or peace.
To proclaim liberty to the captives.
For the apparel oft proclaims the man.
Throughout the host proclaim A solemn council forthwith to be held.
2. To outlaw by public proclamation.
I heard myself proclaimed.
Syn. -- To publish; promulgate; declare; announce. See Announce.

To make known by public announcement; to give wide publicity to; to publish abroad; to promulgate; to declare; as, to proclaim war or peace.

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Usage Examples

I have found it advisable not to give too much heed to what people say when I am trying to accomplish something of consequence. Invariably they proclaim it can't be done. I deem that the very best time to make the effort.

Proclaim human equality as loudly as you like, Witless will serve his brother.

Another parent's different approach raises the possibility that you've made a mistake with your child. We simply can't tolerate that because we fear that any mistake, no matter how minor, could have devastating consequences. So we proclaim the superiority of our own choices. We've lost sight of the fact that people have preferences.

Let the workers organize. Let the toilers assemble. Let their crystallized voice proclaim their injustices and demand their privileges. Let all thoughtful citizens sustain them, for the future of Labor is the future of America.

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Other Usage Examples

I hope someday we will be able to proclaim that we have banished hunger in the United States, and that we've been able to bring nutrition and health to the whole world.

It's a sad and stupid thing to have to proclaim yourself a revolutionary just to be a decent man.

Stand upright, speak thy thoughts, declare The truth thou hast, that all may share Be bold, proclaim it everywhere: They only live who dare.

All the religions of the world, while they may differ in other respects, unitedly proclaim that nothing lives in this world but Truth.

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