EXCLAIM


Meaning of EXCLAIM in English

— exclaimer , n.

/ik sklaym"/ , v.i.

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

v.t.

2. to cry out; say loudly or vehemently.

[ 1560-70; earlier exclame exclamare to cry out. See EX- 1 , CLAIM ]

Syn. 1, 2. shout, proclaim, vociferate; yell, shriek, scream, holler, howl.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .