shout
1shout
verb \ˈshau̇t\Definition of SHOUT
intransitive verb
1
: to utter a sudden loud cry
2
: to command attention as if by shouting <a quality that shouts from good novels — John Gardner>
transitive verb
1
: to utter in a loud voice
2
: to cause to be, come, or stop by or as if by shouting <shouted himself hoarse> <the proponents shouted down the opposition>
— shout·er noun
Examples of SHOUT
- There's no need to shout at me.
- <well-wishers shouted to departing passengers from the dock>
Origin of SHOUT
Middle English
First Known Use: 14th century
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