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declaim

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Synonyms and Antonyms of declaim

1 to give a formal often extended talk on a subject

over the last two centuries some of the most illustrious personages of their times have declaimed in the townʼs historic lyceum

Synonyms of declaim

descant, discourse, expatiate, harangue, lecture, orate, speak, talk

Words Related to declaim

recite, soliloquize

dissert, expound, pontificate, sermonize

Phrases Synonymous with declaim

hold forth, take the floor

2 to talk as if giving an important and formal speech

he declaimed at some length about the nationʼs obligation to spread democratic values around the world

Synonyms of declaim

discourse, harangue, mouth (off), orate, perorate

Words Related to declaim

lecture, preach, sermonize

advertise, announce, broadcast, declare, proclaim, pronounce

speak, speechify, talk

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