Here's a breakdown of its meanings and uses:
Formal Declarations:
* Announcing something officially: "The king proclaimed a new law."
* Making a strong and public statement: "The activist proclaimed their commitment to social justice."
Informal Expressions:
* Shouting something out: "She proclaimed her love for pizza from the rooftops."
* Expressing something with enthusiasm: "He proclaimed his victory over the video game."
Key aspects of "proclaim":
* Publicity: It's about making a statement that others can hear and know about.
* Authority: It implies a certain level of confidence and authority in the speaker.
* Emphasis: It suggests a strong and clear declaration.
Examples:
* "The president proclaimed a national holiday."
* "They proclaimed their innocence despite the evidence."
* "The band proclaimed their new album with a concert."
Synonyms:
* Declare
* Announce
* Declare publicly
* Proclaim loudly
* Shout
* Cry out
Antonyms:
* Conceal
* Suppress
* Hide
* Whisper
* Keep secret