DECLAIMS
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of DECLAIMS
To object to something vociferously; to rail against in speech.
To recite, e.g., poetry, in a theatrical way; to speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; bemouth; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.
To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking.
"The students declaim twice a week."
Examples of DECLAIMS in a Sentence
- "The students declaim twice a week."
Word Details
Is DECLAIMS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DECLAIMS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DECLAIMS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DECLAIMS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | c | l | a | i | m | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
Anagrams of DECLAIMS
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DECLAIMS
100 words from the letters in DECLAIMS
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How to Use DECLAIMS in Word Games
DECLAIMS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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