exclaim

Everyday

To say or shout something suddenly and loudly because you feel surprise, joy, anger or pain. tree →

In the lessons

A favourite «said» word in story writing: it shows the speaker is excited, surprised or upset. Often used with direct speech and an exclamation mark: «"Look!" she exclaimed.» Teachers suggest it instead of «said».

Examples

• "I won!" Sam exclaimed. tree →
• "Ouch!" he exclaimed as he stubbed his toe. tree →
• "What a beautiful view!" Gran exclaimed. tree →
• The children exclaimed in delight when it snowed. tree →
• "That's not fair!" she exclaimed. tree →
• He exclaimed that he had found the treasure. tree →
• "It's huge!" exclaimed Leo. tree →
• "He doesn't smell right!" he exclaimed. tree →

Note

Regular verb. Noun: exclamation; punctuation: exclamation mark (UK) / exclamation point (US). Spelling: exclaim, but exclamation has no i after the a. Use it for short, strong speech, not quiet talk.

In Jewish tradition

A favourite «said» word in story writing: it shows the speaker is excited, surprised or upset. Often used with direct speech and an exclamation mark: «"Look!" she exclaimed.» Teachers suggest it instead of «said».

Examples

• As the prophet Isaiah exclaimed: "Behold! (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →

Note

Regular verb. Noun: exclamation; punctuation: exclamation mark (UK) / exclamation point (US). Spelling: exclaim, but exclamation has no i after the a. Use it for short, strong speech, not quiet talk.