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- Dictionaryexclaim/ɪkˈskleɪm/
verb
- 1. cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or pain: "‘Well I never,’ she exclaimed"
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EXCLAIM definition: 1. to say or shout something suddenly because of surprise, fear, pleasure, etc.: 2. to say or…. Learn more.
How to use exclaim in a sentence. to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion; to speak loudly or vehemently; to utter sharply, passionately, or vehemently : proclaim… See the full definition
The verb exclaim is from the Latin word exclamare, which means "to cry out." The English meaning is similar, to cry out, but with the added element of a strong emotion such as fear, joy, surprise.
1. to cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently, as in surprise, strong emotion, or protest. transitive verb. 2. to cry out; say loudly or vehemently. SYNONYMS 1, 2. shout, proclaim, vociferate; yell, shriek, scream, holler, howl.
verb (used without object) to cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently, as in surprise, strong emotion, or protest. Synonyms: howl, holler, scream, shriek, yell, vociferate, proclaim, shout.
EXCLAIM meaning: 1. to say or shout something suddenly because of surprise, fear, pleasure, etc.: 2. to say or…. Learn more.
to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because of strong emotion or pain. She opened her eyes and exclaimed in delight at the scene. + speech ‘It isn't fair!’, he exclaimed angrily. exclaim that… She exclaimed that it was useless.
Define exclaim. exclaim synonyms, exclaim pronunciation, exclaim translation, English dictionary definition of exclaim. v. ex·claimed , ex·claim·ing , ex·claims v. intr. To cry out suddenly or vehemently, as from surprise or emotion: The children exclaimed with excitement.
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Exclaim definition: To cry out suddenly or vehemently, as from surprise or emotion.
