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declaim |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Declaim \De*claim"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Declaimed}; p. pr & vb n. {Declaiming}.] [L. declamare de- + clamare to cry out: cf F. d['e]clamer. See {Claim}.] 1. 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. To speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant. Grenville seized the opportunity to declaim on the repeal of the stamp act --Bancroft. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Declaim \De*claim"\, v. t. 1. To utter in public; to deliver in a rhetorical or set manner. 2. To defend by declamation; to advocate loudly. [Obs.] ``Declaims his cause.'' --South. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: declaim v : recite in elocution [syn: {recite}]
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