proclaimed; proclaiming; proclaims
Definition of proclaim
1a
: 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
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The first known use of proclaim was in the 14th century
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