PROCLA'IM, v.t. [L. proclamo; pro and clamo, to cry out. See Claim.] 1. To promulgate; to announce; to publish; as, to proclaim a fast; to proclaim a feast. Lev.23. 1 Kings 21. He hath sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives. Is.61.2. To denounce; to give official notice of. Heralds were formerly employed to proclaim war.3. To declare with honor; as, to proclaim the name of the Lord, that is, to declare his perfections. Ex.33.4. To utter openly; to make public. Some profligate wretches openly proclaim their atheism. Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness. Prov.20.5. To outlaw by public denunciation. I heard myself proclaimed.
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