Main Entry: pro·claim

Pronunciation: \prō-ˈklām, prə-\

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 proclaimed 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 <proclaimed the rescue workers' efforts>

synonyms see declare

— pro·claim·er noun