exclaim

American  

[ik-skleym] / ɪkˈskleɪm /

verb (used without object)

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

   Synonyms:

   howl, holler, scream, shriek, yell, vociferate, proclaim, shout

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verb (used with object)

1. to cry out; say loudly or vehemently.

   Synonyms:

   howl, holler, scream, shriek, yell, vociferate, proclaim, shout

exclaim British  

/ ɪkˈskleɪm /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• exclaimer noun
• unexclaiming adjective

Etymology

Origin of exclaim

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

Example Sentences

“I’m standing right here!” exclaimed Handsome, who was still caught in the middle of the river.

From Literature

“Oh!” she exclaimed when she saw my face.

From Literature

“I remember thinking, ‘Don’t black out,’” she exclaims.

From Los Angeles Times

To prove that point, Sugarman asked Spelling to send her a photo of the current state of her home, then exclaiming, “Oh, it’s not good,” when she saw the image.

From MarketWatch

But Warner had to explain somehow its decision Tuesday to resume talks after closing the bidding weeks ago, exclaiming to shareholders and the public that Netflix’s offer was superior.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• assert
• blurt
• call out
• proclaim
• shout
• utter
• yell