Exclaim meaning

What does “exclaim” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“exclaim” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy.

exclaim

verb

  1. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

    “`I won!' he exclaimed”

    “`Help!' she cried”

  2. state or announce

    “`I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed”

    “The King will proclaim an amnesty”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University