Thesaurus results for DECLAIMS

declaims

verb

present tense third-person singular of declaim

as in speaks

to give a formal often extended talk on a subject over the last two centuries some of the most illustrious personages of their times have declaimed in the town's historic lyceum

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as in harangues

to talk as if giving an important and formal speech he declaimed at some length about the nation's obligation to spread democratic values around the world

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Recent Examples of declaims Woody Harrelson declaims every line, upping the relentless factor of Phil’s mania. —

Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 May 2026

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Verb

At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
Foster himself speaks in both films, and offers no apologies for his methods.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026