Proclaimed: meaning, definitions and examples
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proclaimed
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public announcement
To proclaim means to announce something officially or publicly. It is often used in a formal context where a declaration is made to inform others about a certain fact or event. Proclamations can be about laws, public holidays, or important decisions made by authorities. The act of proclaiming usually carries a sense of importance and gravity, and often, it is done with great emphasis to ensure the message is heard and acknowledged.
Synonyms
announce, assert, declare, propose, publish.
Examples of usage
- The mayor proclaimed a day of mourning.
- She proclaimed her candidacy for president.
- The council proclaimed the new law.
- He was proclaimed the winner of the contest.
Translations
Translations of the word "proclaimed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น proclamado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคทเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช proklamiert
๐ฎ๐ฉ diperoleh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะณะพะปะพัะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ proklamowany
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎฃ่จใใใ
๐ซ๐ท proclamรฉ
๐ช๐ธ proclamado
๐น๐ท ilan edilen
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ธ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุนููู
๐จ๐ฟ vyhlรกลกenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vyhlรกsenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎฃๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ razglaลกen
๐ฎ๐ธ tilkynnt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัะธัะปะฐะฝาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแชแฎแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bษyannamษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ proclamado
Etymology
The word 'proclaim' originates from the Latin 'proclamare', which is formed by combining 'pro' meaning 'before' and 'clamare' meaning 'to call out' or 'to shout'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century. The term has been associated with various forms of announcements, particularly those made by officials or in public forums. Throughout history, proclamations have played significant roles in governance, law, and social order, as they often conveyed important messages to the people. The concept of proclaiming has also evolved, transcending its original political context to encompass declarations in various fields including religion, education, and social movements. As the word has developed, its usage expanded to reflect both formal and informal declarations in modern language.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,244 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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