Background for declaim

declaim

/dɪˈkleɪm/

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verb

To object to something vociferously; to rail against in speech.

Examples :

"The student stood before the class and declaimed against the unfair grading policy, her voice filled with anger and frustration. "

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verb

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.

Examples :

"The student, overly enthusiastic about his history project, began to declaim his report with grand gestures and a booming voice, even though it was just a summary of facts. "

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verb

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."

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