Words / C1

pr-uh-KLAYM/prəˈkleɪm/

To proclaim is to announce publicly, often officially or loudly: proclaim a result, proclaim success. Announce (already in the dictionary) is the everyday twin; declare is close; whisper is opposite. Do not proclaim full consultation after a two-line email.

Meaning

To announce something publicly, often officially or in a loud way.

Examples

• “Proclaiming “full consultation” after a two-line email is still a claim.”
• “Announce is everyday. Declare can be legal or customs. A proclamation is the noun (often royal or state). Volume does not create a process. Check the inbox count before the verb.”

Good to know

Announce publicly / officially. Everyday: announce (already in the dictionary). Noun: proclamation. A two-line email is not consultation.

Near in meaning

announce

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