proclaim
verb (used with object)
to announce or declare in an official or formal manner.
proclaims
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present tense formof proclaim (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“Lincoln was a feared wrestler who competed in hundreds of matches,” one such video proclaims.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
He stands up in the synagogue in Nazareth and proclaims release for the captive, sight for the blind, freedom for the oppressed.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
“I don’t want a break, I want to stop,” Ilana proclaims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
In Savannah: On a park bench in Chippewa Square, Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks, proclaims, “Life is like a box of chocolates.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
As Mama drops our samosas into the spattering oil, Elizabeth proclaims, “Hey! It’s a Pakistani knish!”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
