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proclaiming

v.
C1 Advanced US //pɹoʊˈkɫeɪmɪŋ// UK //pɹəklˈeɪmɪŋ// pro·claim·ing

v. announcing something important or official to a large group of people. It is a strong way to say you are making a public statement.

v. announcing or declaring something officially, publicly, or emphatically. The present participle of 'proclaim'; takes a direct object or a 'that' clause.


SIMPLE

He is proclaiming his innocence to the crowd.

CONTEXTUAL

The government is proclaiming a new national holiday to celebrate the recent peace treaty.

COMPLEX

By proclaiming these reforms from the steps of the capital, the leader sought to bypass the legislature and appeal directly to the frustrated populace.

Synonyms
Usage

Transitive verb; often followed by a direct object or a 'that' clause to indicate the content of the announcement.

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