/ ɪkˈskleɪm; NAmE / verb
to say sth suddenly and loudly, especially because of strong emotion or pain :
[ v speech ]
'It isn't fair!', he exclaimed angrily.
[ v ]
She opened her eyes and exclaimed in delight at the scene.
[also v that ] ➡ note at call
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WORD ORIGIN
late 16th cent.: from French exclamer or Latin exclamare , from ex- out + clamare to shout.