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Definition of proclaim

proclaim

/pɹoʊˈkleɪm/
pro · claim
Adjective:proclamatory
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Past Simple:proclaimed
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Past Participle:proclaimed
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Present Participle:proclaiming
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proclaim Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To announce officially or publicly.

Example

"The mayor issued a statement to proclaim the upcoming Monday a civic holiday."

2

To indicate or make something unmistakably clear by appearance or actions.

Example

"His crisp accent and tailored suit immediately proclaimed his aristocratic upbringing."

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• Rhymes for proclaim

• Nearby Words

procession
processional
processor
proclaim
proclaimer
proclamation
proclivity

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French proclamer, from Latin proclamare ('to cry out, declare publicly'), formed from pro- ('forth, before') and clamare ('to cry out, shout').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Proclaim. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/proclaim
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