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Declaim: meaning, definitions and examples

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declaim

 

[ dษชหˆkleษชm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

public speaking

To declaim is to speak rhetorically in a formal or passionate manner. It often implies a sense of drama or emphasis, typically in front of an audience. This verb is commonly used in the context of delivering speeches, reciting poetry, or performing dramatic texts. Declaiming can also suggest a forceful or assertive manner of speaking that aims to persuade or inspire listeners.

Synonyms

address, articulate, proclaim, recite

Examples of usage

  • He declaimed his argument with great passion.
  • The actor declaimed the lines of the tragedy with emotion.
  • She enjoyed declaiming poetry at local events.

Translations

Translations of the word "declaim" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น declamar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฏเคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช deklamieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendeklamasikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะบะปะฐะผัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deklamowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ—่ชญใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉclamer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ declarar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deklame yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ญ๋…ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชู„ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deklamovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ deklamovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ—่ฏป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deklamirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ deklamera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะบะปะฐะผะฐั†ะธั ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ™แƒšแƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deklamษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ declarar

Etymology

The term 'declaim' originates from the Latin word 'declamare,' which means 'to shout out' or 'to cry out.' This Latin root combines 'de-' meaning 'down from' or 'concerning' and 'clamare,' which means 'to cry or shout.' The word evolved through French before making its way into English in the early 17th century. Initially, 'declaim' was used mainly in academic and theatrical contexts, where it referred to the delivery of speeches or dramatic monologues. Over time, the usage broadened to include any assertive or passionate verbal expression, reflecting a strong connection to oration and rhetoric. Today, it retains a connotation of formal or grandiose speech, often associated with public speaking and performance.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,490 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.