v. t. & i. | 1. | To cry out from earnestness or passion; to utter with vehemence; to call out or declare loudly; to protest vehemently; to vociferate; to shout; |
n. | 1. | Outcry; clamor. |
Verb | 1. | exclaim - 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" |
2. | exclaim - state or announce; "`I am not a Communist,' " he exclaimed; "The King will proclaim an amnesty" Synonyms: promulgate, proclaim |