Pro-claim′, v. t.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. PROCLAIMED; p. pr. & vb. n. PROCLAIMING.] [Fr. proclamer, O. Fr. proclamer, procleimer, Sp. proclamar, It. & Lat. proclamare, from Lat. pro, before, forward, and clamare, to call or cry out. See CLAIM.]
Sense 1. To make conspicuously known by public announcement; to give wide publicity to; to publish abroad; to promulgate.
Throughout the host proclaim A solemn council forthwith to be held. Milton.
Sense 2. To outlaw by public denunciation.
I heard myself proclaimed. Shak.
Synonyms—To announce; publish; promulgate; declare. See ANNOUNCE.