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proclaim

/pɹoʊˈkleɪm/verb

To state something publicly or officially.

Example sentences

  • “The mayor proclaimed next Friday a city holiday.”
  • “The next morning's headline proclaimed the team national champions.”

Grander than 'announce': governments proclaim independence or a state of emergency. The noun is 'proclamation'.

Synonyms for proclaim

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