Synonyms for

Proclaiming

Verb / prəʊˈkleɪmɪŋ / Another word for proclaiming — 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 extol proclaim promulgate announce declare promulgate publicize broadcast herald exclaim utter pronounce voice state assert avow maintain affirm assert aver profess admit confess

Synonyms by register

Formal

declaring announcing promulgating asserting

Informal

shouting boasting telling everyone making known

Literary

heralding evangelizing trumpeting

Antonyms

concealing hiding suppressing withholding denying muting silencing

Common collocations

  • proclaiming victory
  • proclaiming loudly
  • proclaiming the gospel
  • proclaiming a new era
  • proclaiming independence
  • proclaiming a holiday
  • proclaiming a message

Word family

noun proclamation
verb proclaim
adjective proclamatory

Usage note

Proclaiming often implies a public and official declaration. It can sometimes carry a connotation of boastfulness or self-importance depending on the context.

Example sentences

  1. The president was proclaiming a new law.
  2. She was proclaiming her victory in the race.
  3. He was proclaiming his innocence in the court.
  4. They were proclaiming their love for each other.
  5. She stood on the rooftop and proclaimed the message to the whole town.

Quotes

  • I proclaim that I believe in a better world.
  • Music is proclaiming messages of hope and change.
  • Proclaiming the truth is the foundation of journalism.

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