Proclaim

Proclaim

Verb · /prəˈkleɪm/ · to announce something publicly and officially, with confidence

Definition

To proclaim is to make an official, public announcement — to declare something loudly and openly, usually with authority or strong conviction. It goes beyond simply saying something; it carries the weight of a formal declaration or a deeply felt announcement.

Origin

From Latin proclamare — pro (forth, publicly) + clamare (to cry out, to shout). Related to clamour, exclaim, declaim, and reclaim. The root image is of someone standing before a crowd and calling out loudly — a town crier proclaiming a royal decree.