PROCLAIM

proclaim. Proclaim, v.t. to publish solemnly, declare, tell

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Pro‐claim″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Proclaimed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Proclaiming.] [[OE. proclamen, L. proclamare; pro before, forward + clamare to call or cry out: cf. F. proclamer. See Claim.]] 1. 1. To make known by public announcement; to give wide publicity to; to publish abroad; to promulgate; to declare; as, to proclaim war or peace.
To proclaim liberty to the captives. Isa. lxi. 1. For the apparel oft proclaims the man. Shak. Throughout the host proclaim A solemn council forthwith to be held. Milton. 2. 2. To outlaw by public proclamation.
I heard myself proclaimed. Shak. Syn. — To publish; promulgate; declare; announce. See Announce.