Proclaimed: meaning, definitions and examples

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proclaimed

 

[ prษ™หˆkleษชmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น proclamado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‹เคทเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช proklamiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diperoleh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะณะพะปะพัˆะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ proklamowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎฃ่จ€ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท proclamรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ proclamado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilan edilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ์–ธ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุนู„ูŽู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyhlรกลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyhlรกsenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎฃๅ‘Š็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razglaลกen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tilkynnt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ะธัะปะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒฎแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™yannamษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.