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Exclaim

To cry out from earnestness or passion; to utter with vehemence; to call out or declare loudly; to protest vehemently; to vociferate; to shout; as, to exclaim against oppression with wonder or astonishment; "The field is won!" he exclaimed.

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Verb group 14

Call 84% connected

To command or request to come or be present; to summon; as, to call a servant.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Call 84% connected

To command or request to come or be present; to summon; as, to call a servant.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Cry 84% connected

To make a loud call or cry; to call or exclaim vehemently or earnestly; to shout; to vociferate; to proclaim; to pray; to implore.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Cry 84% connected

To make a loud call or cry; to call or exclaim vehemently or earnestly; to shout; to vociferate; to proclaim; to pray; to implore.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Hollo 84% connected

Ho there; stop; attend; hence, a loud cry or a call to attract attention; a halloo.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Hollo 84% connected

Ho there; stop; attend; hence, a loud cry or a call to attract attention; a halloo.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Scream 84% connected

To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Scream 84% connected

To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Shout 84% connected

To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Shout 84% connected

To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Squall 84% connected

A sudden violent gust of wind often attended with rain or snow.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Squall 84% connected

A sudden violent gust of wind often attended with rain or snow.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Yell 84% connected

To cry out, or shriek, with a hideous noise; to cry or scream as with agony or horror.

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Yell 84% connected

To cry out, or shriek, with a hideous noise; to cry or scream as with agony or horror.

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Manner of action 4

Clarion 76% connected

A kind of trumpet, whose note is clear and shrill.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Declare 76% connected

To make clear; to free from obscurity.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Gee 76% connected

To agree; to harmonize.

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Trumpet 76% connected

A wind instrument of great antiquity, much used in war and military exercises, and of great value in the orchestra. In consists of a long metallic tu…

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Broader term 4

Declare 76% connected

To make clear; to free from obscurity.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Express 76% connected

Exactly representing; exact.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Utter 76% connected

Outer.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Verbalize 76% connected

To convert into a verb; to verbify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 2

Proclamation 74% connected

The act of proclaiming; official or general notice; publication.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Proclamation 74% connected

The act of proclaiming; official or general notice; publication.

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Synonym 5

Cry 92% connected

To make a loud call or cry; to call or exclaim vehemently or earnestly; to shout; to vociferate; to proclaim; to pray; to implore.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Outcry 92% connected

A vehement or loud cry; a cry of distress, alarm, opposition, or detestation; clamor.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Proclaim 92% connected

To make known by public announcement; to give wide publicity to; to publish abroad; to promulgate; to declare; as, to proclaim war or peace.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Promulgate 92% connected

To make known by open declaration, as laws, decrees, or tidings; to publish; as, to promulgate the secrets of a council.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Shout 92% connected

To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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