to roar

Examples

• All

• The crowd roars as Jockey Woolf relentlessly urges Seabiscuit to the limit.

  The Story of Seabiscuit (1949)

• I have to roar extra loud.

  Madagascar (2005)

• Make 'em roar make 'em scream.

  Singin' in the Rain (1952)

• You know, it is out of love that my husband roars so.

  A Walk in the Clouds (1995)

• "Do you hear that?" he roared so his knights would hear.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Antonio's face lights up as the passengers roar their approval and rush for the door.

  Fiction book (1991)

• "There is nothing wrong with my son!" the king roared, slamming his fist onto the council tabletop.

  Fiction book (1993)

• Stricken with consternation, he roared, "My son didn't hurt you, did he?"

  Fiction book (1991)

• The lion roared loudly in the distance, making the jungle tremble.

• During the concert, the fans roared with excitement when their favorite band took the stage.

Synonyms

S

to shout

vsto roar

644 1.0

To speak very loudly to get attention or show strong feeling

is louder and more forceful, not just for being heard

E

to exclaim

vsto roar

81 3.4

Say something suddenly and loudly because you feel surprised or excited

is louder and more forceful for extended emphasis rather than a burst

R

to rant

vsto roar

• Informal

70 4.8

To speak loudly and angrily for a long time

is loud and forceful but not necessarily long or angry

B

to bellow

vsto roar

39 4.7

Shout loudly in a deep voice because you are angry or hurt

is loud and forceful without implying deep anger or pain

T

to thunder

vsto roar

21 3.2

To make a loud, strong sound to show anger or give orders

is specifically a very loud and forceful human voice, not any loud noise

T

to trumpet

vsto roar

19 3.9

Make a loud, high sound like an elephant or loudly say something to show pride

is loud and forceful but focuses on raw volume, not announcement

S

to shout out

vsto roar

13 4.2

Say something loudly to show strong feeling or get attention

is more sustained and forceful rather than a sudden call

R

to raise one's voice

vsto roar

5 3.4

Speak more loudly, often because you are angry or want to be heard

is much louder and more forceful than a simple volume increase

B

to boom out

vsto roar

1 5.7

To make a deep loud sound that can be heard far away

is a very loud human voice rather than a distant resonant sound

B

to blare out

vsto roar

1 4.3

Make a very loud sound to get people's attention

is loud and forceful as direct speech rather than amplified broadcast

V

to vociferate

vsto roar

• Formal

1 9.9

Shout loudly with strong feeling, often to protest

is loud and forceful but not specifically protestive

S

to speak volcanically

vsto roar

• Literature

8.6

To talk with strong, sudden feeling, often loudly or angrily

is loud and forceful but less metaphorically explosive

Y

to yell the hell out of

vsto roar

• Informal

8.9

Shout very loudly and with strong feeling, for example in excitement or anger

is loud and forceful but more neutral in enthusiasm

Antonyms

W

to whisper

586 1.0

To speak very quietly using only breath so one person can hear

M

to murmur

11 4.2

To speak in a low, quiet voice, often to complain or say something softly

Phrasal Verbs

R

to roar back

1 6.9

To reply loudly and angrily to someone who insults you

R

to roar off

1 6.3

To move away fast while making a very loud noise

Compounds

R

roar of laughter

1 3.2

A very loud sound made by many people when they find something funny

How Loud

to bellow

39 4.7

to roar

31 2.7

to shout

644 1.0

to call out

152 3.5

to speak

∞ 1.0

mutter

18 4.4

Surface Forms

Etymology