Difference between proclaim and trumpet
Definitions
verb
- affirm or declare as an attribute or quality of
- state or announce
- praise, glorify, or honor
- declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
Examples
Derek constantly overcompensates for his lack of intelligence by proclaiming himself the smartest man alive.
Consumers get incredibly upset when dieticians and researchers backtrack on previous findings, proclaiming that products once deemed healthy are now in question.
She achieves a level of authenticity many self-proclaimed life coaches and motivators fail to deliver.
Definitions
verb
- proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
- play or blow on the trumpet
- utter in trumpet-like sounds
noun
- a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
Examples
This close-up view of what had been trumpeted as the greatest army on earth provided facts which took time to absorb.
Moray eels, garfish and trumpetfish were roaming and snapping at a plethora of potential prey.
The escalade was to be attempted by a band of ten; five of the trumpeters and buglemen were selected and four centurions, the Ligurian was to be their guide.
