His manners proclaim him a gentleman.
Source: tatoeba (287817)
Proclaim
/pɹəʊˈkleɪm/
Synonyms for "proclaim" (255 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (51)
Strong matches (77)
Noun(17 words)
callathumpchantsclarioningcriesdeclaringdecreeingdecreese equals mc squaredejaculateenglish stateexclaimingfoghornsfrench proférergazettesgazettingheraldingheralds
Related words (127)
Verb(23 words)
holleredlaudmake knownmegaphonedpreachpreachedpreachespredicatepromulgatepromulgatedpromulgatespronouncedpronouncesrhapsodizesstakedstatestating the problemthunderedtrumpetedutters
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illustrateinsistinstructissueissue a commandissue a manifestoissue a writlay downlay down the lawmaintainmake knownmandatemanifestmanifestomarknotifynuncupateoracleoraculateordain
Show 52 more words
orderorder aboutparadepontificatepostpraisepreannounceprecedeprecursepredatepredicatepreexistprofesspromulgatepronouncepropagateprotestpublishputput itquotereciterelatereportrulerun beforesaysay the wordset downshoutshowsoundspeakspeak outspeak upstand forstand onstatesubmittelltestifythunderthunder forthtoottouttrumpettrumpet forthusher inutterventventilatevoice
Adjective(2 words)
intimate friendpurported
Noun(30 words)
italian dichiarareitalian statoliberty chantmegaphoningofficial statementpreachingproclaimingpromulgatingpronounced differenceroarscratchily voiced narrationshout word aloudshoutssignal intentstakeoutstate clearlystate descriptor valuestate education systemsstate matterstate of being
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state of present momentstate officiallystate programstate propaganda postersstate resident aidstate territorystate the factsstate your positiontrumpetingyawp
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acclaims, acknowledge, advertise, advertises, affirm.
- Sentence evidence is available for proclaim, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "proclaim".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "proclaim"
Keep "proclaim" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "proclaim" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "proclaim", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "proclaim" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesproclaim a verdictproclaim allegianceproclaim freedomproclaim independenceproclaim the gospelproclaim victory
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
7 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
To save the world requires faith and courage: faith in reason, and courage to proclaim what reason shows to be true.
Source: tatoeba (411786)
"In rolling ages there shall come the day / when heirs of old Assaracus shall tame / Phthia and proud Mycene to obey, / and terms of peace to conquered Greeks proclaim."
Source: tatoeba (6786648)
"Tell me," she says, "thy wanderings; stranger, come, / thy friends' mishaps and Danaan wiles proclaim; / for seven long summers now have seen thee roam / o'er every land and sea, far from thy native home."
Source: tatoeba (6800365)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "proclaim"?
Closest matches include acclaims, acknowledge, advertise, advertises, affirm.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "proclaim"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.