aus|rufen
Translation
to proclaim, to declare, to call out, to announce
Examples
Der Notstand wurde ausgerufen.
The state of emergency was declared.
Der Gewinner wird gleich ausgerufen.
The winner will be announced shortly.
Sie rief seinen Namen laut aus.
She called out his name loudly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to proclaim, declare sth. The state of emergency was declared.
((sb.)) to announce, call out sb. The winner will be announced shortly.
((sb.)) ((as sth.)) to proclaim sb. as sth. They proclaimed him king.
Similar Words
Synonyms: proclaim, declare, announce; Antonyms: whisper, conceal
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) and 'rufen' (to call). Literally 'to call out'.
Memory Tips
Think of an auctioneer 'calling out' the winning bid or a king 'proclaiming' a new law. It's a public and vocal act.