proclaim
UK: /prəˈkleɪm/ | US: /proʊˈkleɪm/
vt. to announce or declare publicly and officially
vt. to reveal or make something known emphatically
vt. (archaic) to outlaw or ban by public declaration
proclaim = pro<forward> + claim<to shout>
- pro<forward>: Latin prefix meaning "forward," "forth," or "in favor of."
- claim<to shout>: From Latin clamare ("to shout, cry out"), evolving into Old French clamer and Middle English claimen ("to demand or assert").
Etymology Origin:
The word proclaim originates from Latin proclamare, combining pro- ("forth") and clamare ("to shout"). It originally referred to a public announcement made loudly or authoritatively, often by a ruler or herald. Over time, it broadened to include any emphatic declaration, retaining its core sense of making something known openly.
The king will proclaim a new law at the assembly.
The activists proclaimed their demands during the rally.
His actions proclaimed his loyalty to the cause.
The treaty was proclaimed after months of negotiation.
(Archaic) The rebel leader was proclaimed an outlaw by the crown.