proclaim
word
Definition
To announce something publicly or officially, especially in a formal or emphatic way. It is often used for important declarations or statements.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal; common in news, history, or official events. Often collocates with 'victory,' 'independence,' 'law,' or policies. More forceful and public than 'announce.' Rare in casual speech.
Spanish: proclamar - declararPortuguese (BR): proclamar - declararPortuguese (PT): proclamar - declararChinese (Simplified): 宣布 - 公布Chinese (Traditional): 宣布 - 公布Hindi: घोषित करना - ऐलान करनाArabic: يعلن - يصرّحBengali: প্রকট করা - ঘোষণা করা - জাহির করাRussian: провозглашать - объявлятьJapanese: 宣言する - 公表するVietnamese: tuyên bố - công bốKorean: 선언하다 - 선포하다Turkish: ilan etmek - duyurmakUrdu: اعلان کرنا - سرکاری طور پر بیان کرناIndonesian: memproklamasikan - menyatakan
Example Sentences
The president will proclaim a new holiday tomorrow.
basic
They proclaimed their independence in 1945.
basic
The teacher proclaimed the rules at the start of class.
basic
The festival organizers proclaimed the event a huge success.
natural
He stood up and confidently proclaimed his innocence.
natural
Across the city, loudspeakers proclaimed the beginning of the celebrations.
natural