Proclaim Definition

proclaim
verb
  1. declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles; "He was proclaimed King"
  2. state or announce; "`I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed"; "The King will proclaim an amnesty"
  3. affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of; "The speech predicated the fitness of the candidate to be President"
  4. praise, glorify, or honor; "extol the virtues of one's children"; "glorify one's spouse's cooking"

"Proclaim" in song lyrics

See how proclaim is used in real songs:

  • "We're out to proclaim"
    The Cross Movement — On The Move
  • "Yo, that's lame, and I will proclaim"
    DC Talk — Take it to the Lord
  • "I'm the reason that rock died, some proclaim"
    Freddie Foxxx a.k.a. Bumpy Knuckles — The Lah

Usage tips for "proclaim"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "proclaim" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for proclaim to find words that pair well.

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