English Explanatory Dictionary

vociferate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cry out with vehemence
  2. To utter with a loud voice; to shout out.

Pronunciation

/vəʊˈsɪfəɹeɪt/ /vəˈsɪfəɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-vociferate.wav

Word forms

vociferate vociferates vociferating vociferated

Etymology

From Latin vociferatus, past participle of vociferari (“to vociferate”), from vox, vocis (“voice”) + ferre (“to bear”). See voice, and bear (“to carry”).

Synonyms

exclaim bawl clamor
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