Synonyms

exclaim

American

[ik-skleym] / ɪkˈskleɪm /

verb (used without object)

to cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently, as in surprise, strong emotion, or protest.

Synonyms:

howl, holler, scream, shriek, yell, vociferate, proclaim, shout

verb (used with object)

to cry out; say loudly or vehemently.

Synonyms:

howl, holler, scream, shriek, yell, vociferate, proclaim, shout

exclaim British

/ ɪkˈskleɪm /

verb

to cry out or speak suddenly or excitedly, as from surprise, delight, horror, etc

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Other Word Forms

exclaimer noun
unexclaiming adjective

Etymology

Origin of exclaim

1560–70; earlier exclame < Latin exclāmāre to cry out. See ex- ¹, claim

Example Sentences

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As Reddick climbed out of the car, Jordan gave him a high five and exclaimed, “Three, baby, three!”

From Los Angeles Times

Israeli wellness influencer Hofit Golan exclaims repeatedly in a video that shows a building near her apartment in flames.

From Barron's

“I’m standing right here!” exclaimed Handsome, who was still caught in the middle of the river.

From Literature

“Oh!” she exclaimed when she saw my face.

From Literature

“I remember thinking, ‘Don’t black out,’” she exclaims.

From Los Angeles Times

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