B1verbformalpoliticshistory
US/proʊˈkleɪm/
UK/prəʊˈkleɪm/
to announce something publicly and officially, or to state it very clearly
In context
The leader proclaimed a national holiday to celebrate the victory.
She proclaimed her innocence to anyone who would listen.
Banners proclaiming peace hung across the main square.
Words that go with proclaim
verb + noun
- proclaim independenceThe country proclaimed independence in 1945.
- proclaim innocenceThe accused proclaimed his innocence in court.
- proclaim a holidayThe king proclaimed a holiday for the whole kingdom.
adverb + verb
- proudly proclaimThe sign proudly proclaims the town as the best in the region.
- publicly proclaimHe publicly proclaimed his support for the plan.
verb + preposition
- proclaim asCritics proclaimed her as the voice of her generation.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
proclaim aboutCorrect: proclaim