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shout
(/S//AU/t )

noun (n)

  • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • A loud burst of voice or voices; a vehement and sudden outcry, especially of a multitudes expressing joy, triumph, exultation, or animated courage.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A gratuitous entertainment, with refreshments or the like; a treat.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)(verb.communication)
    Example:
    My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout.
    Antonym:
    whisper
    source: wordnet30
  • utter a sudden loud cry(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy(verb.communication)
    Example:
    `I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost.
    source: wordnet30
  • use foul or abusive language towards(verb.communication)
    Example:
    The angry mother shouted at the teacher.
    source: wordnet30
  • To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as, to shout, or to shout out, a man's name.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To entertain with refreshments or the like gratuitously; to treat.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To treat (one) to something; also, to give (something) by way of treating.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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