exclaim

[ ik-skleym ]
/ ɪkˈskleɪm /
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verb (used without object)

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

verb (used with object)

to cry out; say loudly or vehemently.

Origin of exclaim

1560–70; earlier exclame < Latin exclāmāre to cry out. See ex-1, claim

OTHER WORDS FROM exclaim

ex·claim·er, noun un·ex·claim·ing, adjective

Words nearby exclaim

excitonics, excitor, excitor nerve, excitoreflex nerve, excl., exclaim, exclam., exclamation, exclamation mark, exclamation point, exclamatory

Words related to exclaim

blurt, proclaim, assert, shout, utter, yell, bellow, ejaculate, figure, roar, cry, vociferate, emit, state, call, holler, yawp, declare

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British Dictionary definitions for exclaim

exclaim
/ (ɪkˈskleɪm) /

verb

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

Derived forms of exclaim

exclaimer, noun

Word Origin for exclaim

C16: from Latin exclāmāre, from clāmāre to shout