v.
Pronunciation: pr ō - ' kl ā m, pr ə -
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English proclamen, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French proclamer, from Latin proclamare, from pro- before + clamare to cry out ― more at PRO- , CLAIM
Date: 14th century
1 a : to declare publicly, typically insistently, proudly, or defiantly and in either speech or writing : ANNOUNCE b : to give outward indication of : SHOW <his manner proclaim ed his genteel upbringing>
2 : to declare or declare to be solemnly, officially, or formally < proclaim an amnesty> < proclaim the country a republic>
3 : to praise or glorify openly or publicly : EXTOL < proclaim ed the rescue workers' efforts>
synonyms see DECLARE
– pro · claim · er noun