Exclaim (Verb)
Meaning 1
Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Her eyes widened as she looked at the engagement ring and she let out a joyful exclaim of 'Yes!' as she nodded eagerly.
- As the door creaked open, the old mansion seemed abandoned for decades, causing him to exclaim 'Oh my God, it's been forever since anyone set foot in here'.
- In the middle of the chaotic battlefield, a fighter suddenly exclaim in fear 'Incoming shell!
- She turned to face the crowd with a proud smile and began to exclaim her heartfelt appreciation to all those who had supported her throughout her journey.
- The moment he stepped into the bright room filled with balloons and confetti, the celebrant was heard to exclaim a delighted 'Surprise'.
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Meaning 2
State or announce; "`I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed"; "The King will proclaim an amnesty".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.