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to proclaim
01
to publicly and officially state something
Transitive: to proclaim sth
Examples
The king gathered the court to proclaim a new law that would impact the entire kingdom.
The president stood before the crowd to proclaim the nation's independence on the historic day.
02
to show or indicate a particular quality, attribute, or state outwardly
Transitive: to proclaim a quality or state
Examples
The vibrant colors of the sunset proclaimed the approach of evening.
His confident demeanor proclaimed his readiness to take on the challenge.
03
to declare or officially announce someone or something to be a certain thing or to possess a certain quality
Complex Transitive: to proclaim sb/sth as sth
Examples
The king proclaimed the prince as heir to the throne, officially designating him as the next ruler.
The president proclaimed April as National Autism Awareness Month, raising awareness about the disorder.
04
to declare or announce someone or something as worthy of admiration, honor, or praise
Transitive: to proclaim sb/sth
Examples
The author 's book proclaimed the beauty of the natural world.
The preacher proclaimed the virtues of kindness and compassion during the Sunday sermon.
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