Word
Declaim
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
de-claim
Definition
- v. i. - To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or
oration; to harangue; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in
public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking; as, the
students declaim twice a week.
- v. i. - To speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously,
noisily, or theatrically; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite
arguments in debate; to rant.
- v. t. - To utter in public; to deliver in a rhetorical or set
manner.
- v. t. - To defend by declamation; to advocate loudly.
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