Synonyms for

Proclaimed

Verb / prəʊˈkleɪmd / Another word for proclaimed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to announce or declare something publicly or officially

Synonyms & similar words

laud predicate glorify exalt exclaim announced extol proclaim promulgate announce declare pronounce assert avow state utter voice broadcast promulgate publicize advertise circulate disseminate spread herald blazon enunciate proclaim express

Synonyms by register

Formal

declared announced promulgated articulated

Informal

announced stated made known let out

Literary

heralded trumpeted vocalized

Antonyms

concealed hidden secret suppressed denied disavowed

Common collocations

  • publicly proclaimed
  • officially proclaimed
  • proclaimed victory
  • proclaimed innocence
  • proclaimed a holiday
  • proclaimed a state of emergency
  • proclaimed the winner

Word family

noun proclamation
verb proclaim
adjective proclamatory

Usage note

Proclaimed often implies a public and official announcement. It can sometimes carry a sense of boastfulness or self-importance depending on the context.

Example sentences

  1. The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
  2. She proclaimed her innocence to the judge.
  3. The news anchor proclaimed the winner of the election.
  4. He proclaimed himself the king of the mountain.
  5. The town crier proclaimed the news to the villagers.

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