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Definition of exclaim

exclaim

/ɪkˈskleɪm/
ex · claim
Adjective:exclamatory
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Past Simple:exclaimed
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Past Participle:exclaimed
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Present Participle:exclaiming
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exclaim Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To cry out suddenly and vehemently, as in surprise, excitement, pain, or anger.

Example

"She exclaimed in delight when she saw the unexpected birthday cake on the table."

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• Rhymes for exclaim

• Nearby Words

excitement
exciting
excitingly
exclaim
exclaimer
exclamation
exclamatory

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French exclamer or directly from Latin exclamare ('to cry out'), formed from ex- ('out') and clamare ('to shout').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exclaim. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exclaim
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