Declaimed: meaning, definitions and examples
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declaimed
[ dɪˈkleɪmd ]
public speaking
To declaim means to speak rhetorically, often in a formal and theatrical manner. It is typically used in the context of delivering a speech or reciting poetry aloud with emotion and emphasis.
Synonyms
declare, harangue, proclaim, pronounce
Examples of usage
- The actor declaimed his lines with passion.
- She declaimed the poem at the school assembly.
- The politician declaimed his vision for the future.
Translations
Translations of the word "declaimed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 declamado
🇮🇳 डिक्लेम्ड
🇩🇪 deklamiert
🇮🇩 dideklamasikan
🇺🇦 декламований
🇵🇱 deklamowany
🇯🇵 朗読された
🇫🇷 déclamé
🇪🇸 declamado
🇹🇷 deklame edilmiş
🇰🇷 낭독된
🇸🇦 تم إلقاؤه
🇨🇿 deklamovaný
🇸🇰 deklamovaný
🇨🇳 朗读的
🇸🇮 deklamiran
🇮🇸 deklameruð
🇰🇿 декламирленген
🇬🇪 დეკლამირებული
🇦🇿 deklamə olunmuş
🇲🇽 declamado
Etymology
The term 'declaimed' originates from the Latin word 'declaimare', which is a combination of 'de-' meaning 'down' and 'claimare' meaning 'to call out'. The word made its way into Middle French as 'déclamer', before entering the English language in the late 16th century. Initially used to refer to reciting a speech or making a public address, it has come to encompass a more theatrical presentation style, often associated with eloquence and dramatic effect. In various contexts, particularly in literature and drama, the act of declaiming implies an expressive performance that seeks to engage an audience emotionally. Over the centuries, the connotation has expanded, reflective of the impact language can have when delivered with conviction.