Meaning & use

exclaim

verb·Everyday

To cry out or say something suddenly and loudly, especially from strong emotion.

See it in a sentence

'Watch out!' she exclaimed as the car sped through the crosswalk.

He exclaimed in delight when he opened the surprise gift.

A note on using this word

Exclaim usually introduces quoted speech marked by strong emotion, often followed by an exclamation point in writing.

Words with a similar meaning

cry outshout

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