Inglês

exclaim

gb/ɪksklˈeɪm/ us/ɪksklˈeɪm/
B1 Inglês
~ 900
Aceções
0 aceções
Verbo B1 action
1

Speak suddenly and loudly

To say something in a loud and sudden way because you feel strong emotion.

Padrão de uso: to exclaim [words]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'exclaim' with 'proclaim'. 'Exclaim' is sudden and emotional; 'proclaim' is formal and deliberate.
Sinónimos
cry out (More general and can refer to making a loud sound without necessarily forming words.) | shout (Implies loudness but not necessarily suddenness or emotion.)
Antónimos
murmur (Refers to speaking softly and quietly, the opposite of loud sudden speech.) | whisper (Speaking very softly, often to avoid being heard by others.)
Colocações
exclaim in surprise |exclaim with joy |exclaim angrily |suddenly exclaim |exclaim loudly
Temas
communication |emotions |daily life |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • She exclaimed in delight when she saw the puppy.
  • 'That's amazing!' he exclaimed.
  • The teacher exclaimed, 'Stop right there!'
  • He exclaimed with anger when he heard the news.
  • 'I can't believe it!' she exclaimed.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • She exclaimed when she saw the cat.
  • He exclaimed, 'Wow!'
  • They exclaimed with joy.
  • The boy exclaimed loudly.
  • We exclaimed when we won.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
exclaim
IPA
GB/ɪksklˈeɪm/
US/ɪksklˈeɪm/
Sílabas e acento
ex - claim (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (claim)
Formas da palavra
Verb
  • Base: exclaim
  • 3rd Person Singular: exclaims
  • Present Participle: exclaiming
  • Past: exclaimed
Família de palavras
Forms
exclaims verb exclaiming verb exclaimed verb
Core family
exclamation noun B2
Related words
exclamatory adjective
Expressões

exclaim in surprise

1
/ɪksklˈeɪm ˈɪn səpɹˈaɪz/
fixed phrase

Speak suddenly due to surprise

To suddenly say something in a loud voice because you are surprised.

Exemplos
  • She exclaimed in surprise when the lights went out.
  • He exclaimed in surprise at the unexpected gift.

exclaim with joy

1
/ɪksklˈeɪm wˈɪθ d͡ʒˈɔɪ/
fixed phrase

Speak suddenly due to happiness

To suddenly say something loudly because you are very happy.

Exemplos
  • They exclaimed with joy when they heard the good news.
  • The children exclaimed with joy at the sight of the ice cream truck.

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