English dictionary

proclaim

/pr/oU/'kl/eI/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

verb.communication

Examples
He was proclaimed King.

Source: WordNet 3.0
state or announce

verb.communication

Examples
The King will proclaim an amnesty.

Synonyms exclaim promulgate

Source: WordNet 3.0
affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of

verb.communication

Synonyms predicate

Source: WordNet 3.0
praise, glorify, or honor

verb.communication

Synonyms exalt extol glorify laud

Source: WordNet 3.0
To make known by public announcement; to give wide publicity to; to publish abroad; to promulgate; to declare; as, to <i>proclaim</i> war or peace.

verb

Source: webster1913