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. 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. To outlaw by public proclamation.
I heard myself proclaimed. Shak.
Syn. — To publish; promulgate; declare; announce. See Announce.