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. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
To proclaim liberty to the captives. Isa. lxi. 1. [ 1913 Webster ]
For the apparel oft proclaims the man. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Throughout the host proclaim
A solemn council forthwith to be held. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To outlaw by public proclamation. [ 1913 Webster ]
I heard myself proclaimed. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- To publish; promulgate; declare; announce. See Announce. [ 1913 Webster ]