exclaims

VERB

shout out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assert blurt call out proclaim shout utter yell

STRONG

bellow call cry declare ejaculate emit figure holler roar state vociferate yawp

WEAK

burst out call aloud cry out rend the air say loudly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal hide

STRONG

refrain

WEAK

be quiet

Example Sentences

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"I didn't know it was a comedy at first," exclaims the Irish actor.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“Best lesbian book ever!” exclaims Alexis of Chloe Michelle Howarth’s 2023 work.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

"And millions will be pre-funded," a child says in the ad, before the next exclaims: "That's free money!"

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Kabawat exclaims in approval as another, Ghufran, wags her finger for emphasis: "We either occupy a space where we hold all the decision-making power, or we don't want to be in that space at all."

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

“Wha—?” Kumu Whitman exclaims, but I’m already dashing out the room and down the hall, headed for the main office.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila