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Declaim Definition & Meaning

declaim
verb
  1. recite in elocution
  2. speak against in an impassioned manner; "he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society"

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Frequently asked questions

What does declaim mean?
recite in elocution speak against in an impassioned manner; "he declaimed against the wasteful ways of modern society"
What part of speech is declaim?
Declaim is a verb.
How many definitions does declaim have?
Declaim has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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