proclaim

//prəˈkleɪm//
C1Frequency Level 9Formal
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Verb

proclaimInfinitive
proclaimPresent tense
proclaimedPast tense
proclaimedPast participle
proclaimingPresent participle
proclaimsThird-person singular
1

to announce or declare something officially or publicly, especially something important

The government proclaimed a national holiday to celebrate independence.

2

to show or make something clearly known

Her smile proclaimed her happiness.

3

to declare someone or something to be something officially

The government proclaimed him a national hero.

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