verb
declaim
Declaim (verb) means to perform something like a poem aloud dramatically; to speak in order to impress; to talk pompously, loudly or theatrically; to bemouth; to give an empty speech; to go over worn-out arguments in a debate; to rant.
verb
1
To perform something like a poem aloud dramatically; to speak in order to impress; to talk pompously, loudly or theatrically; to bemouth; to give an empty speech; to go over worn-out arguments in a debate; to rant.
2
To give a formal speech, or to recite a speech or poem aloud in public as practice.
"The students declaim twice a week."
3
To complain loudly and forcefully about something in speech.
4
To deny something, or refuse to accept it as one's own.
"Unless these conditions are fulfilled we declaim responsibility."
— , The Cooperation of the Pharmacist and the Wholesale Druggist (advertisement) (1928)
"Of course, a small minority has always declaimed any religious affiliation, and some agnostics have been prominent figures in American public life."
— Christopher McKnight Nichols, The (2009)
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Etymology
Comes from Middle French declamer, from Latin dēclāmō.
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What is the meaning of declaim?
"declaim" (verb) means to perform something like a poem aloud dramatically; to speak in order to impress; to talk pompously, loudly or theatrically; to bemouth; to give an empty speech; to go over worn-out arguments in a debate; to rant.
What is another word for declaim?
Other words for "declaim" include inveigh, recite.
What are the different meanings of declaim?
"declaim" has 3 main meanings: 1. To perform something like a poem aloud dramatically; to speak in order to impress; to talk pompously, loudly or theatrically; to bemouth; to give an empty speech; to go over worn-out arguments in a debate; to rant; 2. To give a formal speech, or to recite a speech or poem aloud in public as practice; 3. To complain loudly and forcefully about something in speech.
