exclaim · verb I or T /ɪkˈskleɪm/Full view
exclaim
C2 to say something suddenly and loudly because you are surprised, annoyed, excited, etc.
Dictionary example:

"How terrible!" she exclaimed.

Learner example:

Then he would exclaim, "What a wonderful selection," with a robust laugh. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Korean)

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