proclaim

Meanings

• verb

  make a loud and clear announcement, especially in public

  - "The mayor proclaimed the end of the drought."
  - "The king proclaimed a new law."
  - "The football coach proclaimed his team the winner."

• verb

  make a formal and public statement

  - "The company proclaimed its commitment to sustainability."
  - "The scientist proclaimed a groundbreaking discovery."
  - "The poet proclaimed his love for nature."

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Synonyms

disclose , make known

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with proclaim
claim , flame , game , tame

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Variants

List of all variants of proclaim that leads to same result
proclaim , proclaimed , proclaimer , proclaimers , proclaiming , proclaims

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'proclamare' meaning 'to publicly call out, to announce'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'proclaim' in English was in the 14th century?

2. The word 'proclaim' is often used in legal contexts, such as when a judge proclaims a verdict or a jury proclaims its findings.

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Related Concepts

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1. announcement: An official statement or message made to the public or a particular group.

2. declaration: A formal statement or announcement, often made in public or in writing, that something is the case or that a particular policy or intention will be pursued.

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Culture

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The word 'proclaim' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in speeches and declarations. In art, it can be seen in paintings and sculptures depicting announcements or declarations. In music, it can be found in songs with lyrics that contain the word 'proclaim'. For example, the song 'Proclaim' by Switchfoot.

How to Memorize "proclaim"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the mayor standing on a balcony, making an announcement to the crowd below.
   - Visualize a king sitting on his throne, holding a scepter and declaring a new law.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'proclaim' with 'announcement' or 'declaration'.
   - Think of a loud and clear voice making an important statement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Proclaim: Publicly Reveal All My Announcements'.

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