exclaim
verb (used without object)
to cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently, as in surprise, strong emotion, or protest.
exclaimed
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past participleof exclaim.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof exclaim.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
exclaimverb (used without object)to cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently, as in surprise, strong emotion, or protest.
Example Sentences
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"Oh my God... I'm gagging, they did not tell me Janet was coming," Taylor exclaimed as she joined her hero on stage.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
"It's clear who won!" one zookeeper exclaimed excitedly.
From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026
Scimemi exclaimed as she leapt forward, earning a big laugh from a classroom full of colleagues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
“Thank you,” Harding exclaimed as he ran the gantlet while crowd members cheered out “YAY Maestro.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
“Oh no!” he exclaimed as he saw where the line went next.
From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon
