Canadian English Meaning of declaim

declaim

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Definitions and Meaning of declaim in English

Wordnet

declaim (v)

recite in elocution

speak against in an impassioned manner

Webster

declaim (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.

To speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.

Webster

declaim (v. t.)

To utter in public; to deliver in a rhetorical or set manner.

To defend by declamation; to advocate loudly.

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declaim

recite in elocution, speak against in an impassioned mannerTo speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; to harangue; specifically, to recite a spe

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