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proclaim

🇬🇧 UK/prə'kleɪm/🇺🇸 US/prә'kleim/
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Definitions

v.

To announce or declare something officially or publicly.

宣告;公布;声明

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
proforward, for, before
+
claimcry out, shout, call
=proclaim

Common Collocations

  • 1.proclaim independence宣布独立
  • 2.proclaim a state of emergency宣布进入紧急状态
  • 3.proudly proclaim自豪地宣称
  • 4.proclaim victory宣告胜利

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The governor proclaimed a state of emergency after the flood.

  • 2.

    The president proclaimed a national day of mourning following the disaster.

  • 3.

    She proudly proclaimed her innocence in front of the entire courtroom.

  • 4.

    The government proclaimed a state of emergency after the severe flooding.

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