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Declaim

DECLA'IM, v.i. [L. to cry out.] 1. To speak a set oration in public; to speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech, or oration; as, the students declaim twice a week. 2. To harangue; to speak loudly or earnes...

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DECLA'IM, v.i. [L. to cry out.]

1. To speak a set oration in public; to speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech, or oration; as, the students declaim twice a week.

2. To harangue; to speak loudly or earnestly, to a public body or assembly, with a view to convince their minds or move their passions.

DECLA'IM, v.t.

1. To speak in public.

2. To speak in favor of; to advocate.

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