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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“I’ve seen her on TV!” exclaimed one child upon seeing Cooke, reflecting what it’s like to grow up in a swing state.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2026
"You mean she sings, too?" exclaimed one boy when he found out, Linda Jinnette Cooper wrote on the library's Facebook page.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
"How wonderful," exclaimed a woman in the crowd.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
“HE DID?” one New York politico exclaimed when I asked him about Trump’s attending the memorial.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Excuse me!” she exclaimed to no one in particular.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
