exclaim
to cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently, as in surprise, strong emotion, or protest.
to cry out; say loudly or vehemently.
Origin of exclaim
1Other words for exclaim
Other words from exclaim
- ex·claim·er, noun
- un·ex·claim·ing, adjective
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How to use exclaim in a sentence
That would obviate the need for a book like this, but she exclaims elsewhere, “The want of a work of this description has long been felt in our domestic circles.”
Their bond is so strong, in fact, that Cole once excitedly exclaimed, “we should have Eddie move into our house,” Haar said.
It started as a spontaneous pep talk. Then this Starbucks barista became a lifeline for a boy with cancer. | Sydney Page | December 11, 2020 | Washington PostWhen Harrison asks what’s next for them, Crawley exclaims, “Babies!”
‘The Bachelorette’s’ second premiere: New lead Tayshia Adams meets Clare Crawley’s leftovers | Lisa Bonos | November 11, 2020 | Washington PostA boy fighting with his girlfriend exclaimed, “What do you want me to do, kill myself?”
“Every time you see me, you want to mess with me,” Garner exclaimed, short of breath.
Before Eric Garner, There Was Michael Stewart: The Tragic Story of the Real-Life Radio Raheem | Marlow Stern | December 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Clinton exclaimed at the headquarters of the United Federation of Teachers.
Hillary Clinton Basks in Labor’s Love: ‘This Is Like a Homecoming!’ | David Freedlander | September 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“Check the dining hall,” a young woman exclaimed, waving to her left, and a dozen persons surged in that direction.
Inside a Hospital for the Criminally Insane | Caitlin Dickson | September 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Russians looked at their radar screens and exclaimed, “The target started falling apart.”
"Never mind the fellow; we have more than enough to think of in our own affairs," exclaimed his friend, impatiently.
"Doa Estefania, have no fear; you possess an infallible preservative," exclaimed the cappellan.
Barbiche suddenly buried his face in his hands, and exclaimed in a broken voice, "Oh, my mother!"
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsBilly Woodchuck exclaimed, for he had heard somewhere that if you want a thing done, you should get a busy person to do it.
The Tale of Grandfather Mole | Arthur Scott BaileyGwynne had exclaimed, in agony, and forgetting the awful figure on the bed in his alarm at the sight of his grandfather's face.
Ancestors | Gertrude Atherton
British Dictionary definitions for exclaim
/ (ɪkˈskleɪm) /
to cry out or speak suddenly or excitedly, as from surprise, delight, horror, etc
Origin of exclaim
1Derived forms of exclaim
- exclaimer, noun
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