Exclaim
/ɪkˈskleɪm/
To shout or say something quickly because you are excited or surprised, like when you see a friend you haven't seen in a long time and you say, "Wow, it's you!
Examples
- "Wow!" she exclaimed when she saw the huge ice cream sundae in front of her.
- He couldn't help but exclaim in joy when he won the game with his last score.
- When the puppy did a funny trick, we all exclaimed in surprise and laughter.
Synonyms
shout
cry
yell
call out
cheer
scream
Antonyms
whisper
murmur
speak softly
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