proclamation
gb/pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən/ us/pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən/
B2
Angličtina
~ 26000
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
formal
B2
entity
1
official public announcement
A formal, public message from a leader or government that tells people something important.
Vzorec užití:
[authority] issues a proclamation [about/on something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *proclamation* for any kind of ad or notice, for example, saying "a sales proclamation" for a store ad. In everyday English, *proclamation* is used mainly for formal, official messages from authorities, not for commercial advertising or casual announcements.
Synonyma
declaration (A general formal statement; not always tied to government power the way a proclamation often is.)
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decree (Stresses a binding order or rule of law, while a proclamation can simply announce information or intentions.)
Antonyma
retraction (A public statement that officially takes back or reverses an earlier proclamation or announcement.)
Kolokace
presidential proclamation
|royal proclamation
|issue a proclamation
|official proclamation
|read a proclamation
|proclamation of independence
Témata
government
|law
|media
|politics
|communication
Příklady
- The president signed a proclamation declaring the area a national park.
- By royal proclamation, the following Monday was made a public holiday.
- The government issued a proclamation warning citizens to leave the region.
- The mayor’s proclamation was read aloud on the steps of city hall.
- A formal proclamation was published in the official government gazette.
Učební příklady
- The king made a proclamation to the whole country.
- The city leader issued a proclamation about the water shortage.
- They heard the proclamation on the radio this morning.
- The new law was first announced in a public proclamation.
- The proclamation said that schools would be closed on Friday.
Podstatné jméno
C1
entity
2
strong public statement or claim
A strong, clear statement in public that shows what someone thinks, feels, or plans to do.
Vzorec užití:
a proclamation of [feeling/belief/intention]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think *proclamation* is only used for governments or kings. In modern English it can also describe strong public statements by ordinary people, writers, artists, or groups, especially when the statement feels important or symbolic.
Synonyma
declaration (Very close in meaning, but *declaration* is slightly broader and more common in everyday use for strong statements of belief or intent.)
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assertion (Emphasizes confidently stating something as true, while *proclamation* emphasizes the public and sometimes ceremonial nature of the statement.)
Antonyma
denial (Refusal to admit or state something, which contrasts with openly making a proclamation about it.)
Kolokace
proclamation of love
|proclamation of faith
|proclamation of independence
|bold proclamation
|public proclamation
|a proclamation of support
Témata
communication
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- His speech was a powerful proclamation of hope and unity.
- The mural on the wall is a loud proclamation of the artist’s political views.
- She saw his sudden proposal as a public proclamation of love.
- The song became an unofficial proclamation of the movement’s values.
- Their silence was itself a kind of proclamation of disagreement.
Učební příklady
- His letter is a clear proclamation of his love for her.
- The book is a strong proclamation of peace and understanding.
- Her words were a proclamation of her plans for the future.
- The flag is a visual proclamation of the group’s identity.
- The story is a quiet proclamation of hope.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
proclamation
IPA
GB/pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən/
US/pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
pro - clam - a - tion (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: proclamation
- Plural: proclamation, proclamations
Příbuzná slova
Forms
proclamations
noun
Core family
proclaim
verb B2
Related words
proclaimer
noun
Advanced or less common
proclamatory
adjective
Výrazy
issue a proclamation
1/ˈɪʃu ə pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
formally make an official announcement
To officially say or publish something important in a formal public message, usually by a government or leader.
Příklady
- The prime minister will issue a proclamation later today.
- The city council issued a proclamation honoring the firefighters’ bravery.
presidential proclamation
1/pɹˌɛzɪdˈɛnʃəl pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
official announcement by a president
A formal public message from the president of a country that announces something important.
Příklady
- Under a recent presidential proclamation, the park’s borders were expanded.
- The holiday was first created by presidential proclamation in 1971.
proclamation of independence
1/pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən əv ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
formal
official announcement of independence
A formal public statement that a country or region is now independent and has its own government.
Příklady
- The proclamation of independence was read aloud in the main square.
- Many countries celebrate the anniversary of their proclamation of independence as a national holiday.
royal proclamation
1/ɹˈɔɪəl pɹˌɑkləmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
official announcement by a monarch
A formal public message from a king or queen that tells people something important or gives an order.
Příklady
- By royal proclamation, a day of mourning was declared.
- The new rules were introduced through a royal proclamation.