proclaim

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How does the verb proclaim differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of proclaim are announce, declare, and promulgate. While all these words mean "to make known publicly," proclaim implies declaring clearly, forcefully, and authoritatively.

the president proclaimed a national day of mourning

When could announce be used to replace proclaim?

The words announce and proclaim are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, announce implies the declaration of something for the first time.

announced their engagement at a party

When might declare be a better fit than proclaim?

Although the words declare and proclaim have much in common, declare implies explicitness and usually formality in making known.

the referee declared the contest a draw

In what contexts can promulgate take the place of proclaim?

The words promulgate and proclaim can be used in similar contexts, but promulgate implies the proclaiming of a dogma, doctrine, or law.

promulgated an edict of religious toleration

Examples of proclaim in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ali believes that no matter the result of the battles in the south, Hezbollah will find a way to proclaim victory to shut down questions among Lebanese Shia about the group’s Iranian backing and criticisms about drawing the country into a war. Ruth Michaelson / Beirut, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024 In early 2023, Bogotá sought to de-escalate violence by proclaiming cease-fires with six of the largest armed groups, who were surprised by the announcement and had promised nothing in return. Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024 If the ball is hit a couple of feet over, Roberts is proclaimed as a genius for letting Rojas hit. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024 So proclaimed Don Henley a few songs into the Eagles' opening production at the Sphere in Las Vegas Friday. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for proclaim 

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“Proclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proclaim. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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