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Definition proclaim in American English

proclaim verb

[transitive] verb
/prəˈkleɪm/
1

to state something publicly

Example

Abbot has always proclaimed his innocence of the charges.

Example

They still proclaim that their policy was successful.

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1.1

used about a sign or notice that tells people something

Example

Their banners proclaimed "Elections now."

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2

to announce something officially

Example

In 1882, Brazil proclaimed itself independent from Portugal.

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Example

The eastern islands proclaimed a separate republic of their own.

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3

to be a clear sign of something

Example

The house's drawn curtains and closed windows seemed to proclaim its emptiness.

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Definition proclaim in American English