Clamoured: meaning, definitions and examples

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clamoured

 

[ ˈklæmərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

loud demand

To clamor means to make a loud and confused noise, often used to describe a situation where people are vocally demanding something. It can also imply a persistent or forceful request or protest, usually in a public context.

Synonyms

demand, protest, shout, uproar, yell

Examples of usage

  • The children clamoured for ice cream.
  • Protesters clamoured for change outside the government building.
  • Fans clamoured for tickets to the concert.
  • The audience clamoured for an encore after the performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "clamoured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 clamorou

🇮🇳 चिल्लाया

🇩🇪 geschrien

🇮🇩 berteriak

🇺🇦 заявив

🇵🇱 krzyczał

🇯🇵 叫んだ

🇫🇷 a crié

🇪🇸 gritó

🇹🇷 bağırdı

🇰🇷 소리쳤다

🇸🇦 صاح

🇨🇿 vykřikl

🇸🇰 zakričal

🇨🇳 大喊

🇸🇮 kričal

🇮🇸 kallaði

🇰🇿 дауыстап шақырды

🇬🇪 გახმაურდა

🇦🇿 hayqırdı

🇲🇽 gritó

Etymology

The word 'clamour' originates from the Latin term 'clamorem', which means 'a shout, uproar, or noise'. It was adopted into Middle English in the 14th century, retaining its meaning related to loud outcries or demands. Over time, the spelling evolved, and its usage expanded to encompass not only the physical noise but also the metaphorical sense of demands or entreaties made by groups of people. The transition from 'clamor' to 'clamoured' represents a shift in grammar from the more passive to an active voice in expressing demands. Today, the word often conveys urgency and insistence, especially in social and political contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,004 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.