Proclaimed
/prəˈkleɪmd/
verbB2past tense
Definition
To proclaim means to make a statement or announcement in a strong and open way so that many people hear it. It is often used when someone officially declares something important, like a law, a winner, or an important truth.
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To officially announce something publicly
- •The president proclaimed a national holiday.
- •The city proclaimed the new park open to the public.
- •She proclaimed her innocence in front of the court.
To strongly express an opinion or belief
- •He proclaimed his love for the country.
- •The author proclaimed the importance of education.
- •They proclaimed their support for the new law.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "proclaimed" like "said" (A1 word), but much louder and more official—like telling everyone with confidence
- ✓Picture a king standing on a balcony announcing news to the whole town
- ✓It's the feeling of proudly telling people something important that everyone should know
- ✓Sounds like "pro-CLAIMED" → imagine someone claiming or taking a prize and telling the world about it loudly
- ✓Think of famous speeches or announcements where leaders proclaim important messages
- ✓NOT like "whispered" (quiet and secret), "proclaimed" is loud and public
- ✓NOT like "murmured" (soft and unclear), "proclaimed" is clear and strong
- ✓NOT like "said" (can be casual), "proclaimed" is formal and serious
Try Other Words
- •Announced: to tell people something officially (Use when the message is official but not always very strong or emotional)
- •Declared: to state something clearly and publicly (Use when emphasizing formal or strong statements)
- •Stated: to say something clearly (Use when focusing on clear information without extra emotion)
- •Asserted: to say something confidently (Use when emphasizing strong personal opinions or beliefs)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: "pro-" (forward, before) + "claim" (to say or demand) + "-ed" (past tense suffix)
- •Etymology: From Latin "proclamare," meaning "to call out" or "to shout publicly"
- •Historical development: Used since the 1400s to mean announcing loudly or officially
- •Modern usage: Common in formal speeches, news, and official statements to show strong public announcements
Reflect & Connect
•When have you heard someone proclaim something important in your life or culture?
•How does the way someone proclaims an idea change how others feel about it?
Fill in the blanks
1.The mayor proclaimed a day of celebration ___ the victory of the local team.
2.She proclaimed her decision ___ everyone at the meeting to hear.
3.Unlike a quiet comment, a proclamation is made ___ and clearly.
4.The king proclaimed the new law ___ all citizens to obey it.
5.People often proclaim their beliefs when they feel very ___ about them.
6.After the contest, the winner was proclaimed ___ the crowd cheered loudly.
7.A proclamation is different from a simple statement because it is ___ and public.