Definition of Declaim

1. Verb. Recite in elocution.

Exact synonyms: Recite
Specialized synonyms: Elocute, Perorate, Scan
Entails: Mouth, Speak, Talk, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Generic synonyms: Do, Execute, Perform
Derivative terms: Declamation, Recitation

2. Verb. Speak against in an impassioned manner. "He declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society"
Exact synonyms: Inveigh
Generic synonyms: Protest
Derivative terms: Declamation

Definition of Declaim

1. v. i. To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; to harangue; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking; as, the students declaim twice a week.

2. v. t. To utter in public; to deliver in a rhetorical or set manner.

Definition of Declaim

1. to speak formally [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Declaim

deckle
deckle-edged
deckled
deckles
deckle edge
decko
deckoed
deckoing
deckos
decks
deck chair
deck of cards
deck out
deck tennis
deck up
declaim (current term)
declaimed
declaimer
declaimers
declaiming
declaims
declamation
declamations
declamatory
declamping phenomenon
declamping shock
declarable
declarant
declarants
declaration

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