01 v. t. To make known by public announcement; to give wide publicity to; to publish abroad; to promulgate; to declare; as, to proclaim war or peace.
imp. & p. p.
Proclaimed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Proclaiming
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1.
To make known by public announcement; to give wide publicity to; to publish abroad; to promulgate; to declare; as, to proclaim war or peace.“To proclaim liberty to the captives.” — Isa. lxi. 1.“For the apparel oft proclaims the man.” — Shak.“Throughout the host proclaim A solemn council forthwith to be held.” — Milton.
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2.
To outlaw by public proclamation.“I heard myself proclaimed.” — Shak.
Syn.
To publish; promulgate; declare; announce. See Announce.