shout
/ʃaʊt/ verb B1- To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc. · Mom shouted to us to come sit at the table.
- To utter with a shout; to cry; to shout out · They shouted his name to get his attention.
- To forcefully attract attention or proclaim one’s presence.
- To post a text message (for example, email) in upper case, regarded as the electronic messaging equivalent of oral shouting. · Please don't shout in the chat room.
He/she/it shouts · Past shouted · Past participle shouted · -ing form shouting
Verb forms
- Base form
- shout
- He/she/it
- shouts
- Past
- shouted
- Past participle
- shouted
- -ing form
- shouting
Phrasal verbs and expressions
From the library
“Are their heads off?” shouted the Queen.
“Their heads are gone, if it please your Majesty!” the soldiers shouted in reply.
“That’s right!” shouted the Queen.
“Yes!” shouted Alice.
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