vociferate
verb
To shout or cry out loudly and vehemently; to utter in a loud, clamorous manner. More formal than simply "yell."
Etymology
From Latin "vociferari" (to cry out), from "vox" (voice) + "ferre" (to carry). Literally to carry one's voice loudly and forcefully.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Protesters vociferated their demands outside the building."
- 2.
"He vociferated his innocence to anyone who would listen."
- 3.
"The crowd vociferated encouragement to the team."
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Fun Fact
While "vociferate" sounds similar to its adjective form "vociferous," the verb is rarer in modern usage. English speakers typically use simpler words like "shout" or "yell" for the action.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 10 letters (V, O, C, I, F, E, R, A, T, E)
Scrabble Value: 18 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "VOCIFERATE" appears in many related words.
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