Proclaim: meaning, definitions and examples

publicly announce

To proclaim means to announce something publicly or officially. It is often used to declare or make known something important or significant.

announce, assert, declare, promulgate, pronounce

Examples of usage

• He proclaimed his love for her in front of everyone.

• The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.

• The new law was proclaimed by the prime minister.

• The town crier proclaimed the news in the square.

• The judge proclaimed the verdict in the courtroom.