After reviewing the replay of the race's finish, the horse was 'pronounced' the winner. [=was declared to be the winner]
She 'pronounced' the party a success. [=she said that the party was a success]
I now 'pronounce' you man and wife. [=I now declare that you are married]
(..) - Going to make me find out the hard way? - Hell, yeah. You brave. You brave. They call me Hector. I got a last name, too, but I can't pronounce it. - Brian Spilner. - Typical white-boy name. Know what I'm saying? See that over there? That's mine. My baby. I ain't cutting her loose tonight. (..)2001 The Fast and the Furious