1. (

• exclamation ,
• exclaiming

) an abrupt excited utterance; "she gave an exclamation of delight"; "there was much exclaiming over it" ;

1. (

• exclaim ,
• cry ,
• cry_out ,
• outcry ,
• call_out ,
• shout ,

) utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost" ;

2. (

• proclaim ,
• exclaim ,
• promulgate

) state or announce; "`I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed"; "The King will proclaim an amnesty" ;