Proclaim — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /prō-ˈklām/ pro·claim

Meaning & Definition of Proclaim

Proclaim (verb)

  1. to declare publicly, typically insistently, proudly, or defiantly and in either speech or writing, announce
  2. to give outward indication of, show
  3. to declare or declare to be solemnly, officially, or formally

Proclaim (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make known openly or publicly

    "loudly proclaimed her innocence, to widespread disbelief"

    similar: advertise, announce, annunciate, blare, blaze, blazon, broadcast, declare, enunciate, flash, give out, herald, placard, post, promulgate, publicize, publish, release, sound, trumpet, beat the drum (for or about), run with
    related: bark, call (off or out), cry, bill, billboard, bulletin, gazette (chiefly British), knell, ring, toll, blurb, feature, pitch, plug, promote, puff, disseminate, spread, disclose, divulge, introduce, kithe (chiefly Scottish), manifest, report, reveal, show, advise, apprise, hand down, inform, notify, communicate, impart, intimate
    near: conceal, hush (up), silence, suppress, withhold, recall, recant, retract, revoke

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Proclaim

The most common words with a similar meaning to Proclaim:

advertise, announce, annunciate, blare, blaze, blazon, broadcast, declare, enunciate, flash, give out, herald, placard, post, promulgate, publicize, publish, release, sound, trumpet, beat the drum (for or about), run with

Related Words for Proclaim

bark, call (off or out), cry, bill, billboard, bulletin, gazette, knell, ring, toll, blurb, feature, pitch, plug, promote, puff, disseminate, spread, disclose, divulge, introduce, kithe, manifest, report, reveal, show, advise, apprise, hand down, inform

Near Antonyms of Proclaim

conceal, hush (up), silence, suppress, withhold, recall, recant, retract, revoke

Word Forms of Proclaim

Inflections: proclaimed, proclaiming, proclaims

Derived words: proclaimer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Proclaim

Middle English proclamen, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French proclamer, from Latin proclamare, from pro- before + clamare to cry out pro-, claim

First known use: 14th century

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Frequently Asked Questions about Proclaim

What does "Proclaim" mean?

"Proclaim" means to declare publicly, typically insistently, proudly, or defiantly and in either speech or writing, announce. As a verb, it is defined as: to declare publicly, typically insistently, proudly, or defiantly and in either speech or writing, announce.

What is another word for "Proclaim"?

Other words for "Proclaim" include advertise, announce, annunciate, blare, blaze, blazon, broadcast and declare. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Proclaim" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Proclaim"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Proclaim". Common alternatives include advertise, announce, annunciate, blare, blaze, blazon, broadcast, declare, enunciate and flash.

How do you use "Proclaim" in a sentence?

Examples of "Proclaim" in a sentence: "loudly proclaimed her innocence, to widespread disbelief".

Is "Proclaim" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Proclaim" is a verb.

Is "Proclaim" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Proclaim" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Proclaim"?

"Proclaim" is pronounced /prō-ˈklām/ and divided into syllables as pro·claim.

What is the origin of the word "Proclaim"?

"Proclaim" comes from Middle English proclamen, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French proclamer, from Latin proclamare, from pro- before + clamare to cry out pro-, claim. First known use: 14th century.