To exclaim is defined as to cry out or speak suddenly.verb
An example of to exclaim is a child saying "mine" when another child tries to take their toy.YourDictionary definition and usage example. Copyright © 2013 by LoveToKnow Corp.
intransitive verb, transitive verb
Origin: Fr exclamer < L exclamare < ex-, out + clamare, to cry, shout: see clamor
- exclaimer noun
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verb ex·claimed, ex·claim·ing, ex·claims verb, intransitive
Origin: French exclamer, from Latin exclāmāre : ex-, ex- + clāmāre, to call; see kelə-2 in Indo-European roots.
- ex·claimˈer noun