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exclaim

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \iks-ˈklām\
    • /ɪkˈskleɪm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \iks-ˈklām\

Definitions of exclaim word

  • noun exclaim Cry out suddenly, esp. in surprise, anger, or pain. 1
  • verb exclaim Writers sometimes use exclaim to show that someone is speaking suddenly, loudly, or emphatically, often because they are excited, shocked, or angry. 0
  • verb exclaim to cry out or speak suddenly or excitedly, as from surprise, delight, horror, etc 0
  • intransitive verb exclaim to cry out; speak or say suddenly and vehemently, as in surprise, anger, etc. 0
  • noun exclaim (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Exclamation; outcry, clamor. 0
  • verb exclaim (Intransitive Verb) To cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion. 0
See all 6 definitions of exclaim

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Parts of speech for Exclaim

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Exclaim

exclaim popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for exclaim

verb exclaim

  • cry out — If you cry out, you call out loudly because you are frightened, unhappy, or in pain.
  • cry — When you cry, tears come from your eyes, usually because you are unhappy or hurt.
  • shout — to call or cry out loudly and vigorously.
  • call out — If you call someone out, you order or request that they come to help, especially in an emergency.
  • call — a demand for redeemable bonds or shares to be presented for repayment
All 22 Synonyms of exclaim

Antonyms for exclaim

verb exclaim

  • whisper — to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.
  • conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
  • hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
  • refrain — to abstain from an impulse to say or do something (often followed by from): I refrained from telling him what I thought.
All 4 Antonyms of exclaim

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