proclaim
verb (used with object)
to announce or declare in an official or formal manner.
proclaimed
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past participleof proclaim.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof proclaim.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
proclaimverb (used with object)to announce or declare in an official or formal manner.
Example Sentences
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This was something all Americans should defend, "including the associates of Elon Musk, who has proclaimed himself to be a 'free speech absolutist,'" the statement added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
“I don’t even have any other assets at all—stocks, bonds, anything like that, savings accounts,” he proclaimed under oath.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
It ended with Julius Caesar, who was proclaimed dictator for life to the cheers of the people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
All this work behind the scenes led to John McGinn's striking assessment of Hemmings' performance against PSG, when he proclaimed "it's no surprise to see him as one of the best players on the pitch".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Me, I like the fall,” Tony proclaimed, pretending the tree branch he’d swept up from the side of the road was a sword.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
