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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
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"
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]