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exclaim

UK/ɪk'skleɪm/US/iks'kleim/
IELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

v.

To cry out suddenly, especially from surprise or strong emotion.

惊呼;突然喊出(尤因惊讶或激动)

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ex-out of, former
+
claimcry out, shout, call
=exclaim

ex- (out) + claim (cry out) = to cry out. The sudden, emotional outward shout — surprise, alarm, delight. Its noun is exclamation, and the '!' is the exclamation mark.

Root claim still carries 24 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    "You're finally here!" she exclaimed with delight.

  • 2.

    He exclaimed in surprise when he opened the gift.

  • 3.

    "That's impossible!" the boy exclaimed.

Word Forms

Verb

Pastexclaimed
3rd Personexclaims
Past Part.exclaimed
Pres. Part.exclaiming
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