verb

declaim

Declaim (verb) means to recite, e.g., poetry, in a theatrical way; to speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; bemouth; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.

verb

To recite, e.g., poetry, in a theatrical way; to speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; bemouth; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.

To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking.

To object to something vociferously; to rail against in speech.

To disclaim, disavow.

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Etymology

From Middle French declamer, from Latin dēclāmō.

Rhymes for declaim

aim maim claim Chaim acclaim exclaim Ephraim reclaim proclaim

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of declaim?

"declaim" (verb) means to recite, e.g., poetry, in a theatrical way; to speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; bemouth; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.

What are the different meanings of declaim?

"declaim" has 3 main meanings: 1. To recite, e.g., poetry, in a theatrical way; to speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; bemouth; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant; 2. To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking; 3. To object to something vociferously; to rail against in speech.