proclaims; proclaimed; proclaiming
1
: to say or state (something) in a public, official, or definite way : to declare or announce (something)
She proclaimed that she will run for governor.
The President proclaimed a national day of mourning.
He took command of the government and proclaimed himself emperor.
The magazine proclaimed him to be the best player in baseball.
He proclaimed his love for her in a poem.
She continues to proclaim her innocence. [=to say that she is innocent]
2
formal
: to show (something) clearly
His behavior proclaimed his good upbringing.
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“Proclaim.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/proclaim. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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