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 De·claim v. i. [imp. & p. p. Declaimed p. pr. & vb. n. Declaiming.]
 1. To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; to harangue; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking; as, the students declaim twice a week.
 2. To speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.
    Grenville seized the opportunity to declaim on the repeal of the stamp act.   --Bancroft.