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exclaim

[ik-skleym]

verb (used without object)

  1. to cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently, as in surprise, strong emotion, or protest.

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verb (used with object)

  1. to cry out; say loudly or vehemently.

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exclaim

/ ɪˈɪ /

verb

  1. to cry out or speak suddenly or excitedly, as from surprise, delight, horror, etc

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • exclaimer noun
  • unexclaiming adjective
  • ˈ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of exclaim1

1560–70; earlier exclame < Latin 泦峾 to cry out. See ex- 1, claim
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Word History and Origins

Origin of exclaim1

C16: from Latin 泦峾, from to shout
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Example Sentences

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"Sona's been one of the most popular social media posts - with people expressing surprise and huge excitement, exclaiming: 'Like, what, what? How is this possible?'"

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An animated clip of Arthur’s friend D.W. on her bike followed a week later, exclaiming, “We ride at dawn for PBS . . . Who’s riding with us?”

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"It's a new light at the end of this tunnel," exclaimed Hind Kabawat, minister of social affairs and labour, in the interim government.

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“F**king COLUMBUS,” Cave will exclaim upon completion.

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"We don't have money for transport, we don't have money to eat!" she exclaimed.

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