Definition of DECLAIM

declaim

Verb

  • recite in elocution
  • speak against in an impassioned manner
    • "he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society"
  • To object to something vociferously; to rail against in speech.
  • 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.

Examples

  • "The students declaim twice a week."

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French declamer, from Latin dēclāmō.

Synonyms

inveigh, recite

Scrabble Score: 12

declaim is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
declaim is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
declaim is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

declaim is a valid Words With Friends word