declaim

Meanings

• Verb

  To speak or recite a formal or prepared statement or text aloud, especially in a public or formal setting.

  - "The actor declaims his lines with great passion and emotion."
  - "The politician was criticized for declaiming his campaign promises instead of answering questions."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with declaim
claim , flame , tame

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Variants

List of all variants of declaim that leads to same result
declaim , declaimed , declaimer , declaimers , declaiming , declaims

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'declamar,' which means 'to shout out,' or 'to proclaim.'

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Trivia

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1. Declaiming was a popular form of entertainment in ancient Rome, where poets and orators would compete to see who could deliver the most eloquent and persuasive speech.

2. The term 'declaim' is also used in music, particularly in the context of declaiming a solo, which refers to singing a solo passage without accompaniment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Oratory: The art of using language effectively and persuasively in formal public speaking.

2. Rhetoric: The study of the methods and techniques used to persuade and influence others through language.

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Culture

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In literature, declaiming is often used to describe characters delivering long, passionate speeches. In rhetoric, declaiming is the act of practicing and delivering speeches in preparation for a debate or public speaking event.

How to Memorize "declaim"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself in a formal setting, reciting a speech or text aloud with confidence and passion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'declaim' with the image of a speaker delivering a passionate speech.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D-E-CLAIM to remember the meaning: 'Delivering Exciting and Captivating Language And Message'.

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