proclaim
gb/pɹoʊklˈeɪm/ us/pɹoʊklˈeɪm/
B2
Engels
~ 7400
Betekenissen
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Werkwoord
B2
action
1
announce something formally or publicly
to say something in an official and public way, such as a new law, holiday, or decision
Gebruikspatroon:
to proclaim [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use "proclaim" for casual news (e.g., *"He proclaimed he was hungry"*), where native speakers would simply say "said" or "announced". "Proclaim" is usually used for serious, official, or very important statements, especially by authorities or governments.
Synoniemen
declare (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and neutral in both official and everyday use.)
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announce (Less formal and less strong; used for any kind of news, not only official decisions.)
Antoniemen
revoke (Cancels an official decision or law that has been proclaimed.)
Woordcombinaties
proclaim independence
|proclaim a republic
|proclaim a state of emergency
|proclaim a holiday
|proclaim victory
|proclaim a new law
Thema's
communication
|politics
|law
|media
Voorbeelden
- The government will proclaim a state of emergency if the violence continues.
- In 1776, the colonies proclaimed their independence from Britain.
- The mayor proclaimed Friday a city-wide holiday.
- The new constitution was formally proclaimed last week.
- The president stood on the balcony to proclaim the start of the new republic.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The king proclaimed a new law.
- They proclaimed the country free and independent.
- The city proclaimed today a special holiday.
Werkwoord
formal
B2
action
2
state a belief or feeling loudly
to say something very strongly and in public, especially about what you feel, believe, or say is true
Gebruikspatroon:
to proclaim [something]; to proclaim [one's] [belief/innocence/love]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use "proclaim" where simple verbs like "say" or "tell" are better. "Proclaim" sounds strong, formal, and often public, so it can seem too dramatic in normal conversation. Also, do not say *"proclaim about"*; you proclaim something (e.g., "He proclaimed his innocence"), without "about".
Synoniemen
declare (Very close meaning; slightly more common and can be a little less emotional than "proclaim".)
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assert (Focuses more on stating something confidently, often in argument, and can sound less public or dramatic than "proclaim".)
Antoniemen
deny (Instead of openly and strongly saying something is true, you say it is not true.)
Woordcombinaties
proclaim innocence
|proclaim love
|proclaim faith
|proclaim support
|proclaim oneself [king/leader/expert]
|proclaim loyalty
Thema's
communication
|emotions
|beliefs
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- She loudly proclaimed her innocence to the waiting reporters.
- He proudly proclaimed his love for her in front of the whole crowd.
- The activists proclaimed their support for the new climate agreement.
- They proclaimed themselves the rightful leaders of the movement.
- The priest proclaimed his faith even in the face of danger.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He proclaimed that he was not guilty.
- She proclaimed her love for her family.
- They proclaimed their support for the new plan.
Werkwoord
literary
C1
action
3
show or indicate something clearly
to clearly show a fact or feeling, so that other people can see or guess it
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] proclaims [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
This sense is quite literary, so learners may overuse it in simple descriptions where "show" or "reveal" are more natural. Also, remember that the subject is usually the thing that gives the sign (e.g., "His face proclaimed his joy"), not the person who has the feeling.
Synoniemen
reveal (General and more common; does not carry the slightly formal or dramatic tone of "proclaim".)
Antoniemen
conceal (Means to hide or prevent something from being seen, the opposite of clearly showing it.)
Woordcombinaties
proclaim his joy
|proclaim her guilt
|proclaim their identity
|features that proclaim [its] history
|an accent that proclaims [someone] [a local/foreigner]
Thema's
description
|perception
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- His broad smile proclaimed his relief.
- The worn steps and faded signs proclaimed the building’s age.
- Her nervous movements proclaimed her lack of confidence.
- The accent in his voice proclaimed him a foreigner.
- Their matching jerseys proclaimed them fans of the same team.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- His happy face proclaimed his joy.
- The old walls proclaimed the age of the house.
- Her shaking hands proclaimed that she was afraid.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
proclaim
IPA
GB/pɹoʊklˈeɪm/
US/pɹoʊklˈeɪm/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
pro - claim (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (claim)
Woordvormen
Verb
- Base: proclaim
- 3rd Person Singular: proclaims
- Present Participle: proclaiming
- Past: proclaimed
Woordfamilie
Forms
proclaims
verb
proclaiming
verb
proclaimed
verb
Core family
proclamation
noun B2
Advanced or less common
proclamatory
adjective
Uitdrukkingen
proclaim independence
1/pɹoʊklˈeɪm ˌɪndɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
formally declare a place independent
to officially say that a country or region is now free and rules itself
Voorbeelden
- The region proclaimed independence after years of civil war.
- Several leaders gathered to proclaim independence from the former empire.
proclaim someone king
1/pɹoʊklˈeɪm sˈʌmwˌʌn kˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
officially declare someone king
to say in an official way that a person is now king
Voorbeelden
- The council proclaimed him king after his father’s death.
- Crowds filled the streets as they proclaimed her queen and ruler of the land.
proclaim the gospel
1/pɹoʊklˈeɪm ðə ɡˈɔspəl/
fixed phrase
technical
publicly preach the Christian message
to speak in public about the Christian message or good news, usually as a religious duty
Voorbeelden
- Missionaries traveled to remote villages to proclaim the gospel.
- He felt called to proclaim the gospel in his own community.