Main Entry: ex·claim

Pronunciation: \iks-ˈklām\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle French exclamer, from Latin exclamare, from ex- + clamare to cry out — more at claim

Date: 1566

intransitive verb 1 : to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion <exclaimed in delight>
2 : to speak loudly or vehemently <exclaimed against immorality>transitive verb : to utter sharply, passionately, or vehemently : proclaim

— ex·claim·er noun