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exclaim(2)(dictionary)
exclaim(dictionary)

exclaim(2) (iou)



exclaim verb intrans. & trans. L16.
[French exclamer or Latin exclamare, formed as EX-1 1 + clamare: see CLAIM verb.]
Speak or say suddenly, excitedly, or forcefully, esp. in expression of anger, pain, delight, surprise, etc.; cry out. (Foll. by that.)
J. A. Froude The people exclaimed that they were betrayed by the gentlemen. D. H. Lawrence Men in the crowd exclaimed and groaned. L. M. Montgomery 'Oh, do you really think so?' exclaimed Anne.
With prepositions in specialized senses: exclaim against arch. protest loudly against. exclaim at (a) arch. = exclaim against above; (b) cry out in admiration at. exclaim on, exclaim upon arch. (a) = exclaim against above; (b) apostrophize.
exclaimer noun L17.