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exclaim

[/ɪkˈskleɪm/]
verb
exclamar
1. to cry out suddenly and loudly, expressing a strong emotion or reaction
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the surprise.
Ela exclamou de alegria quando viu a surpresa.
2. to say something suddenly and emphatically
"That's incredible!" he exclaimed.
"Isso é incrível!" ele exclamou.
Synonyms
cry outshoutdeclareproclaimblurt out
Antonyms
whispermurmursuppress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exclamar
standard usage
São Paulo
exclamar
common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
exclamar
used interchangeably with 'gritar'
Portugal
exclamar
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

exclaim in wonder
exclaim against something
exclaim with delight
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