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]
(..) Are you flirting with me? You are, aren't you? He crashed. The attending thinks it was a pulmonary embolism. No way anyone could've caught it. - You have to pronounce him. - Why didn't anybody page me? Could you just pronounce him so I can go home? I'll never forget that moment. (..)2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My First Day Season: 1 Episode 1