shout
Americanverb (used without object)
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to call or cry out loudly and vigorously.
- Synonyms:
- exclaim , vociferate , yell
- Antonyms:
- whisper
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to speak or laugh noisily or unrestrainedly.
verb (used with object)
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to utter or yell (something) loudly.
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Australian. to treat (another) to a drink, meal, amusement, or the like.
noun
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a loud call or cry.
He gave a shout for help.
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a sudden loud outburst, as of laughter.
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the act of calling or crying out loudly.
noun
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a loud cry, esp to convey emotion or a command
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informal
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a round, esp of drinks
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one's turn to buy a round of drinks
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informal a greeting (to family, friends, etc) sent to a radio station for broadcasting
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informal an occasion on which the members of an emergency service are called out on duty
verb
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to utter (something) in a loud cry; yell
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(intr) to make a loud noise
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informal (tr) to treat (someone) to (something), esp a drink
Related Words
See cry.
Other Word Forms
- half-shouted adjective
- shouter noun
- unshouted adjective
- unshouting adjective
Etymology
Origin of shout
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English shoute (noun), shouten (verb); compare Old Norse skūta “to scold, chide,” skūti, skūta “a taunt”
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
There were some funny folks who got up onstage, but Cash shouted out to them, “You don’t need to be funny! This is just clearing!”
From Salon
So I kicked the door but when I kicked the door there was someone on the stairs shouting, so I ran off.
From BBC
I’ll always shout “Go Navy! Beat Army!” knowing that the midshipmen and cadets serve a cause greater than self.
I'm sick of watching Tav lose it and start shouting and bawling at them all.
From BBC
“Turkey day,” starting lineman Adam Garbisch shouted as he joined teammates for stretching.
From Los Angeles Times
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