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verb
- 1. (of a person) utter a loud call or cry, typically as an expression of a strong emotion: "she shouted for joy"
- 2. treat (someone) to (something, especially a drink): informal Australian, New Zealand "I'll shout you a beer"
noun
- 1. a loud cry expressing a strong emotion or calling attention: "his words were interrupted by warning shouts"
- 2. one's turn to buy a round of drinks: informal British "“Do you want another drink? My shout.”"
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The meaning of SHOUT is to utter a sudden loud cry. How to use shout in a sentence.
SHOUT definition: 1. to speak with a very loud voice, often as loud as possible, usually when you want to make…. Learn more.
to call or cry out loudly and vigorously. Synonyms: exclaim, vociferate, yell. Antonyms: whisper. to speak or laugh noisily or unrestrainedly. verb (used with object) to utter or yell (something) loudly. Australian. to treat (another) to a drink, meal, amusement, or the like. noun. a loud call or cry: He gave a shout for help.
Definitions of shout. verb. utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking) “My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout ” see more. verb. utter a sudden loud cry. synonyms: call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout out, squall, yell. call. utter in a loud voice or announce.
1. a loud cry, esp to convey emotion or a command. 2. (Brewing) informal. a. a round, esp of drinks. b. one's turn to buy a round of drinks. 3. (Broadcasting) informal a greeting (to family, friends, etc) sent to a radio station for broadcasting. 4. informal an occasion on which the members of an emergency service are called out on duty. vb.
If you shout, you say something very loudly, usually because you want people a long distance away to hear you or because you are angry. He had to shout to make himself heard above the near gale-force wind.
to speak with a very loud voice, often as loud as possible, usually when you want to make yourself heard in noisy situations, or when the person you are talking to is a long way away or cannot hear very well: There's no need to shout, I can hear you.
Definition of shout verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
shout to say something in a loud voice; to speak loudly and often angrily to someone: Stop shouting and listen! “Run!” he shouted. yell to shout loudly, for example because you are angry, excited, afraid, or in pain: She yelled at the boy to get down from the wall.
/ʃaʊt/ Idioms. a loud cry of anger, fear, excitement, etc. angry shouts. I heard her warning shout too late. shout of something a shout of anger/encouragement. Thunderous applause and shouts of 'bravo' greeted his performance. Charlie gave a shout of joy and even his brothers looked pleased.
