exclaim
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exclaims; exclaimed; exclaiming
exclaims; exclaimed; exclaiming
Learner's definition of EXCLAIM
1 [+ object] : to say (something) in an enthusiastic or forceful way
- “I won!” she exclaimed.
- “Here he comes!” someone exclaimed.
2 [no object] : to cry out or speak suddenly or with strong feeling
- She exclaimed in delight over/at the Christmas tree.
- The children exclaimed with wonder when they saw the elephant.
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