proclaim
8 synonyms and 1 antonym for proclaim, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To announce something publicly and formally.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use proclaim
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
proclaim independence
proclaim victory
proclaim a holiday
Etymology
From Latin prōclāmō, "to shout forth," from prō- ("forth") + clāmō ("to shout"); its spelling was later reshaped by the related word claim.
Full origin of proclaim →Frequently asked questions
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.
