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roar

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1roar

verb \ˈrr\

Definition of ROAR

intransitive verb
1
a : to utter or emit a full loud prolonged sound b : to sing or shout with full force
2
a : to make or emit a loud confused sound (as background reverberation or rumbling) b : to laugh loudly
3
a : to be boisterous or disorderly b : to proceed or rush with great noise or commotion
4
: to make a loud noise during inhalation (as that of a horse affected with roaring)
transitive verb
1
: to utter or proclaim with a roar
2
: to cause to roar

Examples of ROAR

  1. We heard a lion roar in the distance.
  2. The joke got the crowd roaring.
  3. The crowd roared its approval.
  4. She roared at him for being late.

Origin of ROAR

Middle English roren, from Old English rārian; akin to Old High German rērēn to bleat
First Known Use: before 12th century

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