roared; roaring; roars
Definition of roar
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to utter or emit a full loud prolonged sound
b
: to sing or shout with full force
2a
: to make or emit a loud confused sound (such as background reverberation or rumbling)
b
: to laugh loudly
3a
: to be boisterous or disorderly
b
: to proceed or rush with great noise or commotion
4
: to make a loud noise during inhalation (such as that of a horse affected with roaring)
roar
nounDefinition of roar (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the deep cry of a wild animal (such as a lion)
2
: a loud deep cry (as of pain or anger)
3
: a loud continuous confused sound
the roar of the crowd
4
: a boisterous outcry
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The first known use of roar was before the 12th century
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