exclaim
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verb \iks-ˈklām\Definition of EXCLAIM
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
See Examples of EXCLAIM
- “Here he comes!” someone exclaimed.
- She exclaimed in delight over the Christmas tree.
- The children exclaimed with wonder when they saw the elephant.
Origin of EXCLAIM
Middle French exclamer, from Latin exclamare, from ex- + clamare to cry out — more at claim
First Known Use: 1566
Related to EXCLAIM
- Synonyms
- blat, blurt (out), bolt, cry (out), ejaculate
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