Fine Dictionary

proclaim

proʊˈkleɪm
WordNet
After the miraculous multiplication of the loaves and fish, the people wanted to proclaim Christ king. Christ thereupon retreats alone to a mountain (John 6:15). With a Latin motto above the image and a four-line caption in Latin below the print. The print is part of an album.
After the miraculous multiplication of the loaves and fish, the people wanted to proclaim Christ king. Christ thereupon retreats alone to a mountain (John 6:15). With a Latin motto above the image and a four-line caption in Latin below the print. The print is part of an album.
  1. (v) proclaim
    praise, glorify, or honor "extol the virtues of one's children","glorify one's spouse's cooking"
  2. (v) proclaim
    state or announce "`I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed","The King will proclaim an amnesty"
  3. (v) proclaim
    declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles "He was proclaimed King"
  4. (v) proclaim
    affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of "The speech predicated the fitness of the candidate to be President"
Illustrations
Saul's son Ish-bosheth is proclaimed king by Abner, Saul's commander-in-chief. Above the performance a title. Under it six lines of verse and a reference to 2. Samuel 2: 8-10. The print is part of an album.
Saul's son Ish-bosheth is proclaimed king by Abner, Saul's commander-in-chief. Above the performance a title. Under it six lines of verse and a reference to 2. Samuel 2: 8-10. The print is part of an album.
Coming from heaven on a cloud, the angel Gabriel proclaims the birth of Christ to the kneeling Mary.
Coming from heaven on a cloud, the angel Gabriel proclaims the birth of Christ to the kneeling Mary.
Portrait of the self-proclaimed prophet Hermannus the Shoemaker, half-naked in bed. He holds a trident in his hand, a jug in the other. There is a wine barrel next to the bed. Above and below the print a Dutch text in letterpress with an explanation of the performance of De Schoenmaker in 1535, in which he preached to the people from bed. An ornamental frame all around.
Portrait of the self-proclaimed prophet Hermannus the Shoemaker, half-naked in bed. He holds a trident in his hand, a jug in the other. There is a wine barrel next to the bed. Above and below the print a Dutch text in letterpress with an explanation of the performance of De Schoenmaker in 1535, in which he preached to the people from bed. An ornamental frame all around.
Willibrord proclaims Christianity on Walcheren in 695, standing with one foot on a cast-off idol.
Willibrord proclaims Christianity on Walcheren in 695, standing with one foot on a cast-off idol.
A long procession with Members of Parliament through the streets of London to proclaim the coronation of the Prince and Princess of Orange as King and Queen of England, 23 February 1689. Legend 1-15 in the caption. Marked top right: third part. fol. 33.
A long procession with Members of Parliament through the streets of London to proclaim the coronation of the Prince and Princess of Orange as King and Queen of England, 23 February 1689. Legend 1-15 in the caption. Marked top right: third part. fol. 33.
Brinno standing on a shield is proclaimed leader of the Kanninefaten. Above them are coins with images of Bruno, Claudius Civilis and others.
Brinno standing on a shield is proclaimed leader of the Kanninefaten. Above them are coins with images of Bruno, Claudius Civilis and others.
Jehoiada the high priest pours anointing oil on Jehoash's head and proclaims him king. Bystanders blow trumpets and play the harp. Between the soldiers on the right, Queen Atalja watches as she rips her clothes. In the background right, Queen Atalja is killed. At the bottom in the margin a verse in Latin about the performance. Print is part of an album.
Jehoiada the high priest pours anointing oil on Jehoash's head and proclaims him king. Bystanders blow trumpets and play the harp. Between the soldiers on the right, Queen Atalja watches as she rips her clothes. In the background right, Queen Atalja is killed. At the bottom in the margin a verse in Latin about the performance. Print is part of an album.
The angel Gabriel proclaims to Mary, who is sitting at a table reading a book, the birth of Christ. In heaven God the Father and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove between cherubim. God shines a ray of light on Mary. Below the picture a Latin bible verse from Luc. 1.
The angel Gabriel proclaims to Mary, who is sitting at a table reading a book, the birth of Christ. In heaven God the Father and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove between cherubim. God shines a ray of light on Mary. Below the picture a Latin bible verse from Luc. 1.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
  1. Proclaim
    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.", "For the apparel oft proclaims the man.", "Throughout the host proclaim A solemn council forthwith to be held."
  2. Proclaim
    To outlaw by public proclamation. "I heard myself proclaimed ."
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  1. proclaim
    To make known by public announcement; promulgate; announce; publish.
  2. proclaim
    To make announcement concerning; publish; advertise, as by herald or crier: said of persons.
  3. proclaim
    To apply prohibition to by a proclamation.
  4. proclaim
    Synonyms Declare, Publish, Announce, Proclaim, etc. (see announce), blaze abroad, trumpet, blazon.
  5. (n) proclaim
    A calling or crying out; proclamation.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary
  1. (v.t) Proclaim
    prō-klām′ to cry aloud: to publish abroad: to announce officially
Quotations
Lewis Morris
Stand upright, speak thy thoughts, declare the truth thou hast, that all may share; Be bold, proclaim it everywhere: They only live who dare.
Lewis Morris
William Shakespeare
The apparel oft proclaims the man.
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, but not expressed in fancy; rich not gaudy; for the apparel oft proclaims the man.
William Shakespeare
Benjamin Franklin
Proclaim not all thou knowest, all thou knowest, all thou hast, nor all thou cans't.
Benjamin Franklin
Lord Chesterfield
Wear your learning like a watch and do not pull it out merely to show you have it. If you are asked for the time, tell it; but do not proclaim it hourly unasked.
Lord Chesterfield
James Branch Cabell
The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds, and the pessimist fears this is true.
James Branch Cabell
Idioms

Proclaim it from the rooftops - If something is proclaimed from the rooftops, it is made as widely known and as public as possible.

Etymology

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary OE. proclamen, L. proclamare,; pro, before, forward + clamare, to call or cry out: cf. F. proclamer,. See Claim

Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary Fr. proclamer—L. proclamāre—pro, out, clamāre, to cry.

Usage in the news

And what are we doing when we proclaim our faith in it. americancatholic.org

Organized by the group "Restore the Constitution," self-proclaimed patriots rallied in DC and Viriginia for Second Amendment rights. ashingtonpost.com

Bush proclaims September 11 'Patriot Day'. cnn.com

Would one have confidence in a writer who begins a review of a study of the United States Constitution by proclaiming disbelief in the integrity of that document. nytimes.com

You can't join designer Phillip Lim's runway army without first making it pass casting director and self-proclaimed model sieve Daniel Peddle . men.style.com

Upon his release from jail, the self-proclaimed "baddest man on the radio and internet" walked out of Shelby County Jail defiant as ever. myeyewitnessnews.com

She is a self-proclaimed "animaniac". voice-tribune.com

I am confused why same-sex marriage is being proclaimed a civil right. sltrib.com

It is way too soon to proclaim success. dailynews.com

San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman Gary Ovitt has, as of today, proclaimed a local emergency due to the confirmation of a swine flu case in San Bernardino County. kbhr933.com

Meet Prussia , a self-proclaimed 'total stoner' who lost her virginity to Ben Kenobi. z94.com

Though it's quite popular to proclaim that design can change the world, even the best-laid plans aren't enough to make a difference on their own. dwell.com

T was quite an Olympics for 18-year-old Cristina Teuscher of New Rochelle, N.Y. She was seen on national television spot announcements proclaiming, "I'm really proud to represent my country". nytimes.com

Ex-Katy coach proclaims innocence in wife's death. chron.com

Lucas Benavidez, center, was presented a certificate proclaiming him the 1,000th student enrolled at Mesalands Community College during the 2008 fall semester. qcsunonline.com

Usage in scientific papers

To satisfy it for X-ray lasers, one must achieve the peak power density as high as 1027 W/cm2 which is, nevertheless, within the proclaimed goals .
Cherenkov radiation and pair production by particles traversing laser beams

This believe stems from the fact the STR proclaimed that it is impossible for an inertial observer to detect their state of motion.
The Twin Paradox Revisited and Reformulated -- On the Possibility of Detecting Absolute Motion

The article draws its information from a single survey, which is not nearly enough material to proclaim any causal connection, surely not in the strong language used by the author. Furthermore, this survey was not a controlled experiment.
Is There Statistical Evidence that the Oregon Payday-Loan Rate Cap Hurts Consumers?

These two observers could then proclaim their discovery of a vector which remains invariant under rotations.
Invariant lengths using existing Special Relativity

Proclaim (Theorem A) Let N (R) be the expansion of R by allRolle leaves over R.
Hausdorff limits of Rolle leaves

Usage in literature

Selim proclaimed the rights of his subjects and their supremacy; and his words were confirmed by his deeds. "The Continental Monthly, Vol 3 No 3, March 1863" by Various

The tongue is the glory of man; and with it the praise of God is proclaimed. "The Ordinance of Covenanting" by John Cunningham

He would proclaim his innocence, and not only proclaim it, but prove it. "The Day of Judgment" by Joseph Hocking

The sky cleared before daybreak and the rosy horizon proclaimed a fair sunrise. "Blackbeard: Buccaneer" by Ralph D. Paine

On the opposite side was seen Arminius, menacing furiously and proclaiming battle. "The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03" by Various

Whatever it distinctly proclaims must be true. "The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11" by Various

According to him, God is not even proclaimed to be the Creator of the Universe. "My Recollections of Lord Byron" by Teresa Guiccioli

Is it too late to trace her and proclaim her innocence! "Hopes and Fears scenes from the life of a spinster" by Charlotte M. Yonge

Many of the Spaniards now wished to proclaim Scipio their king, but he refused the honor. "Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 of 8" by Various

I will then be proclaimed emperor in his place, and be married to you. "Nero" by Jacob Abbott

Usage in poetry
Creatures with all their endless race
Thy power and praise proclaim;
But saints that taste thy richer grace
Delight to bless thy name.
"Psalm 145 part 2" by Isaac Watts Author object (310)
The spacious earth and spreading flood
Proclaim the wise and powerful God;
And thy rich glories from afar
Sparkle in every rolling star.
"Hymn 47" by Isaac Watts Author object (310)
People and realms of every tongue
Dwell on his love with sweetest song;
And infant voices shall proclaim
Their early blessings on his name.
"Psalm 72 part 2" by Isaac Watts Author object (310)
Wisdom, and power, and peace proclaim
The new-born Saviour's blessed name,
His glory stars to stars record,
Hosanna! to the highest! praise the Lord.
"Hymn For Christmas Day." by William Hayley Author object (706)
Then, in the future that we see,
Bamford, the Radical, shall live anew,
And be proclaim'd abroad, as he
Who fought for Freedom when her friends were few!
"Lines, to Mr. Samuel Bamford, on his seventy-sixth birthday, February 28th, 1864." by Samuel Bamford Author object (591)
Then the blood of the best and the bravest
Had poured like the rain on the sod,—
But the spirit of night stood between them,
Proclaiming the truce of their God.
"The Painter Of Florence" by Ernest Jones Author object (193)