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Meaning of VOCIFERATE

Pronunciation:  vow'sifu`reyt

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [v]  utter in a very loud voice; "They vociferated their demands"
 
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 Synonyms: shout out
 
 See Also: express, give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Vo*cif"er*ate\, v. i. [L. vociferatus, p. p.
    vociferari to vociferate; vox, vocis, voice + ferre to bear.
    See {Voice}, and {Bear} to carry.]
    To cry out with vehemence; to exclaim; to bawl; to clamor.
    --Cowper.
    
  2. \Vo*cif"er*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vociferated};
    p. pr. & vb. n. {Vociferating}.]
    To utter with a loud voice; to shout out.
          Though he may vociferate the word liberty. --V. Knox.
    
 

 

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