proclaim
Proclaim (verb) means to announce something publicly and formally. Example: “The king proclaimed a national holiday.”
How to Use Proclaim
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo announce something openly and with authority or confidence.
Word Forms
proclaimed past tense, proclaims singular
Fill the Gap
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The king _____ a national holiday.
Etymology
From Latin prōclāmō, "to shout forth," from prō- ("forth") + clāmō ("to shout"); its spelling was later reshaped by the related word claim.
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What does “proclaim” mean?
The word “proclaim” means to announce something publicly and formally. In plain terms, to announce something openly and with authority or confidence.
How do you pronounce “proclaim”?
“Proclaim” is pronounced proh-KLAYM (/pɹoʊˈkleɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “proclaim” in a sentence?
Here is “proclaim” used in a sentence: “The king proclaimed a national holiday.”
What is another word for “proclaim”?
Words with a similar meaning to “proclaim” include make known.
What part of speech is “proclaim”?
“Proclaim” is a verb.
Where does the word “proclaim” come from?
The word “proclaim” comes from Latin. From Latin prōclāmō, "to shout forth," from prō- ("forth") + clāmō ("to shout"); its spelling was later reshaped by the related word claim.
Is “proclaim” a common word?
“Proclaim” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.