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De*claim" (d&euptack_;*kl&ā;m"), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Declaimed (d&euptack_;*kl&ā;md"); p. pr. & vb. n. Declaiming.] [L. declamare; de- + clamare to cry out: cf. F. déclamer. See Claim.] 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.
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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.
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Grenville seized the opportunity to declaim on the repeal of the stamp act. Bancroft.
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De*claim" (?), v. t. 1. To utter in public; to deliver in a rhetorical or set manner.
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2. To defend by declamation; to advocate loudly. [Obs.] “Declaims his cause.” South.
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