--- title: P — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 61 description: The 1498 words of the English dictionary under P, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/page/61/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / P # P — The English dictionary · page 61 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* A set of steps to follow in a certain order to do something correctly or safely (the fire drill procedure).[↗](../../procedure/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (medicine) A medical operation or treatment.[↗](../../procedure/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (computing, maths) A set of instructions that does a task, like a method.[↗](../../procedure/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Follow the fire drill procedure and leave quietly.[↗](../../procedure/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Write the procedure for your experiment.[↗](../../procedure/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The procedure has five steps.[↗](../../procedure/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor said it was a simple procedure.[↗](../../procedure/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Learn the procedure for long division.[↗](../../procedure/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · All visitors must follow the safety procedures.[↗](../../procedure/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · That this was the usual procedure was so well known to Hook that in disregarding it he cannot be excused on the plea of ignorance.[↗](../../procedure/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **proceed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To proceed is to go on or continue, often after a stop.[↗](../../proceed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To proceed somewhere is to go or move there.[↗](../../proceed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) To proceed to do something is to do it next.[↗](../../proceed/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* The proceeds of a sale or event are the money it makes.[↗](../../proceed/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Please proceed to the hall.[↗](../../proceed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · When you finish part A, proceed to part B.[↗](../../proceed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Proceed with caution: the floor is wet.[↗](../../proceed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The game proceeded after the rain stopped.[↗](../../proceed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · All proceeds from the cake sale go to charity.[↗](../../proceed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He sat down and proceeded to eat all the biscuits.[↗](../../proceed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Passengers should proceed to gate 7.[↗](../../proceed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The proceeds were 120 dollars, shared between 4 charities, so 30 dollars each.[↗](../../proceed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · They had not proceeded far when they met a Lion.[↗](../../proceed/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Build you cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which hath proceeded out of your mouth.'[↗](../../proceed/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.32.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proceed/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The Three Mothers Aleph, Mem and Shin are the Foundation, from them spring three Fathers, and from these have proceeded all things that are in the world.[↗](../../proceed/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../proceed/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · These three mothers enclose a mighty mystery, most occult and most marvelous, sealed as with six rings, and from them proceed primeval Fire, Water, and Air; these are subsequently differentiated into male and female.[↗](../../proceed/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887)[↗](../../proceed/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · They are terrible and dreadful; their law and their majesty proceed from themselves.[↗](../../proceed/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HAB.1.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proceed/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Once have I spoken, but I will not answer again; yea, twice, but I will proceed no further.[↗](../../proceed/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.40.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proceed/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · When thy days are fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, that shall proceed out of thy body, and I will establish his kingdom.[↗](../../proceed/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2SA.7.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proceed/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **proceedeth** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «proceedeth» means «proceeds», a form of «proceed»: (formal) To proceed is to go on or continue, often after a stop.[↗](../../proceedeth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said: 'The thing proceedeth from the LORD; we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.[↗](../../proceedeth/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.24.50, JPS 1917) · When a man voweth a vow unto the LORD, or sweareth an oath to bind his soul with a bond, he shall not break his word; he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.[↗](../../proceedeth/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.30.2, JPS 1917) **proceeding** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Proceeding means going on or continuing.[↗](../../proceeding/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* The work is proceeding well.[↗](../../proceeding/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Proceeding means moving forward in a certain direction.[↗](../../proceeding/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Passengers are proceeding to gate 4.[↗](../../proceeding/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (noun, formal) Proceedings are the events of a meeting or ceremony, or legal action in a court: legal proceedings.[↗](../../proceeding/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (noun) Proceedings can be a written record of a meeting or conference.[↗](../../proceeding/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Check your answer before proceeding to question 5.[↗](../../proceeding/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The building work is proceeding on time.[↗](../../proceeding/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Passengers are proceeding to the departure gate.[↗](../../proceeding/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) Legal proceedings began against the company.[↗](../../proceeding/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The headteacher opened the proceedings with a speech.[↗](../../proceeding/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The match is proceeding despite the rain.[↗](../../proceeding/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The conditions of conquest being now fulfilled, a council was called to decide on final proceedings.[↗](../../proceeding/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The Elohim are the Seven Forces, proceeding from the One Divine, which control the ''terra viventium," the manifested world of life.[↗](../../proceeding/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../proceeding/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Proceeding thus with the remaining letters, we should get all possible triliteral combinations that can be made out of the twenty-two letters.[↗](../../proceeding/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../proceeding/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Proceeding in the same way with ;, we shall obtain 10,648 quadriliterals beginning with 3, and so forth with the remaining letters, which would give a total of •2"2\*, or •234,256.[↗](../../proceeding/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../proceeding/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **proceeds** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The proceeds are the money you get from selling something or from an event, such as a fair or a concert.[↗](../../proceeds/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb form) Proceeds means goes on or moves forward.[↗](../../proceeds/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "He proceeds to the next step."[↗](../../proceeds/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) Proceeds can mean continues after a stop.[↗](../../proceeds/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "The lesson proceeds after the break."[↗](../../proceeds/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Proceeds from something can mean that it comes from or is caused by that thing.[↗](../../proceeds/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The proceeds of the bake sale went to the animal shelter.[↗](../../proceeds/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · All proceeds from the school concert will buy new library books.[↗](../../proceeds/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The class shared the proceeds of the car wash equally.[↗](../../proceeds/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · If the proceeds were 120 dollars and costs were 30, the profit was 90 dollars.[↗](../../proceeds/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher proceeds to the next question.[↗](../../proceeds/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · After the fire drill, the assembly proceeds as planned.[↗](../../proceeds/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He sits down and proceeds to tell the longest joke ever.[↗](../../proceeds/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The proceeds of the raffle bought a new football net.[↗](../../proceeds/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · "I do not know that," said the Princess; "but I know, very well, that I am very senseless, and thence proceeds the vexation which almost kills me."[↗](../../proceeds/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · In order to show how the twenty-two letters of the alphabet constitute the thirty-two ways of wisdom, the author proceeds to the division of the letters in the second and following Mishnahs.[↗](../../proceeds/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../proceeds/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more, when he bringeth it with the proceeds of wickedness?[↗](../../proceeds/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.21.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proceeds/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") **process** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A process is a series of steps or changes that happen one after another to reach a result.[↗](../../process/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To process something means to deal with it or change it in steps, like processing food or information.[↗](../../process/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To process feelings or news means to understand them slowly.[↗](../../process/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* «In the process of» means while doing something.[↗](../../process/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Evaporation is part of the water cycle process.[↗](../../process/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Learning to read is a long process.[↗](../../process/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We are in the process of moving house.[↗](../../process/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The computer is processing your request.[↗](../../process/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Processed food often has lots of salt.[↗](../../process/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Digestion is the process of breaking down food.[↗](../../process/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Use the process of elimination to find the answer.[↗](../../process/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · It took her a while to process the sad news.[↗](../../process/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The result is the same as before, and the process is repeated every night for a whole month.[↗](../../process/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD.[↗](../../process/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.4.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../process/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And in process of time Shua's daughter, the wife of Judah, died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheep-shearers to Timnah, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite.[↗](../../process/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.38.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../process/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · The grouping of the processes of origin into an arrangement, at once alphabetic and numeral, is one only to be found in Semitic authors.[↗](../../process/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../process/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And it came to pass, that in process of time, at the end of two years, his bowels fell out by reason of his sickness, and he died of sore diseases.[↗](../../process/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.21.19, JPS 1917)[↗](../../process/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **processed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (literal) changed by a factory or machine (processed food).[↗](../../processed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (literal) dealt with officially (your application has been processed).[↗](../../processed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (euphemism, jargon) slaughtered for meat (of farm animals).[↗](../../processed/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Processed food often has lots of salt.[↗](../../processed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Your passport application has been processed.[↗](../../processed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The cattle were sent to be processed.[↗](../../processed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Chicken nuggets are made from processed meat.[↗](../../processed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The data was processed by the computer.[↗](../../processed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · «Processed» at the farm means the animals were killed for meat.[↗](../../processed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **procession** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A line of people, cars or animals moving slowly forward in an orderly way, often as part of a ceremony or celebration.[↗](../../procession/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A long series of things that come one after another: a procession of visitors.[↗](../../procession/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The carnival procession went down the main street.[↗](../../procession/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The children walked in procession into the hall.[↗](../../procession/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A procession of ants carried crumbs away.[↗](../../procession/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The king rode at the front of the procession.[↗](../../procession/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There were 9 floats in the procession, with 15 people on each.[↗](../../procession/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We watched the lantern procession at night.[↗](../../procession/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A long procession of cars followed the hearse.[↗](../../procession/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · A procession of visitors came to see the new baby.[↗](../../procession/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · A great crowd of people followed the procession.[↗](../../procession/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The LORD is God, and hath given us light; order the festival procession with boughs, even unto the horns of the altar.[↗](../../procession/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.118.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../procession/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Thy gates also shall be open continually, day and night, they shall not be shut; that men may bring unto thee the wealth of the nations, and their kings in procession.[↗](../../procession/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.60.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../procession/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Then I brought up the princes of Judah upon the wall, and appointed two great companies that gave thanks and went in procession: on the right hand upon the wall toward the dung gate; (Writings NEH.12.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../procession/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **processor** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A processor is the part of a computer that carries out instructions and does calculations; it is the computer's «brain».[↗](../../processor/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A food processor is a kitchen machine that chops, mixes or blends food quickly.[↗](../../processor/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A processor is a company or machine that treats or changes materials.[↗](../../processor/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The processor is the brain of the computer.[↗](../../processor/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My new tablet has a faster processor.[↗](../../processor/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum made breadcrumbs in the food processor.[↗](../../processor/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We typed our stories on a word processor.[↗](../../processor/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep your fingers away from the food processor blades.[↗](../../processor/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The processor gets hot when you play games.[↗](../../processor/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **proclaim** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To announce something officially and publicly: «The king proclaimed a holiday.».[↗](../../proclaim/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To say something proudly or strongly so everyone knows: «She proclaimed she was the best speller.».[↗](../../proclaim/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To show something clearly: «His smile proclaimed his joy.».[↗](../../proclaim/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (church, Bible) To announce or preach a message, like the good news.[↗](../../proclaim/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* In 1776 the American colonies proclaimed their independence.[↗](../../proclaim/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The herald proclaimed the new king in the market square.[↗](../../proclaim/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Tom proclaimed that he would never eat broccoli.[↗](../../proclaim/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The banners proclaimed «Welcome Home!»[↗](../../proclaim/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Christians proclaim the message of Jesus in churches and on the streets.[↗](../../proclaim/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The poster proclaimed a big sale.[↗](../../proclaim/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · All the church bells rung, and the heralds rode about the town proclaiming the betrothal.[↗](../../proclaim/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · For I will proclaim the name of the LORD; ascribe ye greatness unto our God.[↗](../../proclaim/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.32.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclaim/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · When thou drawest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.[↗](../../proclaim/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.20.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclaim/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · These are the appointed seasons of the LORD, even holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their appointed season.[↗](../../proclaim/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.23.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclaim/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; proclaim His salvation from day to day.[↗](../../proclaim/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 1CH.16.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclaim/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Sing unto the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation from day to day.[↗](../../proclaim/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.96.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclaim/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · The Lord giveth the word; the women that proclaim the tidings are a great host.[↗](../../proclaim/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.68.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclaim/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **proclaimed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Announced something officially and publicly.[↗](../../proclaimed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "The king proclaimed a holiday."[↗](../../proclaimed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Said something loudly and proudly, as if to everyone.[↗](../../proclaimed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "'I won!' she proclaimed."[↗](../../proclaimed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (Bible, church) Spoke God's message to people.[↗](../../proclaimed/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "Jesus proclaimed the good news."[↗](../../proclaimed/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Something that was proclaimed can also be shown clearly so that everyone can see it.[↗](../../proclaimed/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The king proclaimed a day of celebration.[↗](../../proclaimed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · "I am the best footballer in the class!"[↗](../../proclaimed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") Tom proclaimed.[↗](../../proclaimed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India.[↗](../../proclaimed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The headteacher proclaimed Friday a non-uniform day.[↗](../../proclaimed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Jesus proclaimed the good news in Galilee, the Bible says.[↗](../../proclaimed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He is a self-proclaimed chess genius, but he lost to me.[↗](../../proclaimed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Posters proclaimed the opening of the new library.[↗](../../proclaimed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · What the botanist tells us after a number of imperfect lectures, the flower proclaimed in a minute.[↗](../../proclaimed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD.[↗](../../proclaimed/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.34.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclaimed/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed: 'The LORD, the LORD, God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth; (Torah EXO.34.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclaimed/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Speak unto the children of Israel, saying: In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall be a solemn rest unto you, a memorial proclaimed with the blast of horns, a holy convocation.[↗](../../proclaimed/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.23.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclaimed/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth at the head of the people.[↗](../../proclaimed/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.21.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclaimed/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And Jehu said: 'Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal.'[↗](../../proclaimed/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") And they proclaimed it.[↗](../../proclaimed/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.10.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclaimed/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek unto the LORD; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.[↗](../../proclaimed/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.20.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclaimed/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **proclamation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An official public announcement, especially from a king, queen, president or government.[↗](../../proclamation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A clear, strong public statement of a belief or idea.[↗](../../proclamation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The king's proclamation was read in the market square.[↗](../../proclamation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation aimed to free enslaved people.[↗](../../proclamation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic was read outside the GPO in Dublin.[↗](../../proclamation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A proclamation announced the new queen.[↗](../../proclamation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The town crier shouted the proclamation.[↗](../../proclamation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Her speech was a proclamation of hope.[↗](../../proclamation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A royal proclamation was issued to this effect.[↗](../../proclamation/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And when Aaron saw this, he built an altar before it; and Aaron made proclamation, and said: 'To-morrow shall be a feast to the LORD.'[↗](../../proclamation/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.32.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclamation/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Then shalt thou make proclamation with the blast of the horn on the tenth day of the seventh month; in the day of atonement shall ye make proclamation with the horn throughout all your land.[↗](../../proclamation/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.25.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclamation/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And ye shall make proclamation on the selfsame day; there shall be a holy convocation unto you; ye shall do no manner of servile work; it is a statute for ever in all your dwellings throughout your generations.[↗](../../proclamation/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.23.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclamation/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and make unto it the proclamation that I bid thee.'[↗](../../proclamation/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JON.3.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclamation/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And they made proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem unto all the children of the captivity, that they should gather themselves together unto Jerusalem; (Writings EZR.10.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclamation/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And they made a proclamation through Judah and Jerusalem, to bring in for the LORD the tax that Moses the servant of God laid upon Israel in the wilderness.[↗](../../proclamation/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.24.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../proclamation/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) … 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