v. i. | 1. | To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc. | |||
2. | To entertain with refreshments or the like gratuitously; to treat.
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v. t. | 1. | To utter with a shout; to cry; - sometimes with out; | |||
2. | To treat with shouts or clamor. | ||||
3. | To treat (one) to something; also, to give (something) by way of treating. | ||||
n. | 1. | A loud burst of voice or voices; a vehement and sudden outcry, especially of a multitudes expressing joy, triumph, exultation, or animated courage. | |||
2. | A gratuitous entertainment, with refreshments or the like; a treat. |
Noun | 1. | shout - a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience" |
Verb | 1. | shout - 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" Antonyms: whisper - speak softly; in a low voice |
2. | shout - utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me" | |
3. | shout - utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost" | |
4. | shout - use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher" |