declaim

1. v. i. To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; to harangue; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking; as, the students declaim twice a week. Source: opted

2. v. i. To speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant. Source: opted

3. v. t. To utter in public; to deliver in a rhetorical or set manner. Source: opted

4. v. t. To defend by declamation; to advocate loudly. Source: opted

5. v. recite in elocution Source: wordnet

6. v. speak against in an impassioned manner Source: wordnet

7. 1. To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; to harangue; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking; as, the students declaim twice a week. 2. To speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant. Grenville seized the opportunity to declaim on the repeal of the stamp act. Bancroft. 1. To utter in public; to deliver in a rhetorical or set manner. 2. To defend by declamation; to advocate loudly. [Obs.] "Declaims his cause." South. Source: webster

8. v:100 v. recite in elocution v. speak against in an impassioned manner Source: ecdict

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