Proclaim
Pronunciation : Pro*claim"
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [OE. proclamen, L. proclamare; pro before, forward + clamare to call or cry out: cf. F. proclamer. See Claim.]
Definition : 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.
t. [imp. & p. p. Proclaimed; p. pr. & vb. n. Proclaiming.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913