exclaim

Plural: exclaims

Verb

Verb Forms: exclaimed, exclaiming, exclaims

To cry out suddenly in surprise, anger, or excitement.
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
- "`I won!' he exclaimed"
state or announce
- "`I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed"
To cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion.
To say suddenly and with strong emotion.

Noun

Exclamation; outcry, clamor.

Examples

Players often EXCLAIM in delight when they draw a blank tile in Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French exclamer, from Latin exclāmō, exclāmāre (“call out”), from ex- + clāmō (“to call”).

Synonyms

call out, cry, cry out, outcry, proclaim, promulgate, shout

Scrabble Score: 18

exclaim: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
exclaim: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
exclaim: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

exclaim: valid Words With Friends Word