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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024roar /rɔr/USA pronunciation v. - Animal Behaviorto make or say in a loud, deep, continuing sound, as in anger: [no object]The crowd roared when she scored the winning basket.[~ + object]The crowd roared its approval.[used with quotations]"Get out and stay out!'' he roared.
- to laugh loudly or boisterously:[no object]The audience roared with laughter.
- to make a loud noise, such as thunder, cannon, etc.:[no object]The motorcycles roared off.
- [no object] to function or move with a loud, deep sound, as a vehicle.
n. [countable] - Animal Behaviora roaring sound:a roar of laughter.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024roar (rôr, rōr),USA pronunciation v.i. - Animal Behaviorto utter a loud, deep cry or howl, as in excitement, distress, or anger.
- to laugh loudly or boisterously:to roar at a joke.
- to make a loud sound or din, as thunder, cannon, waves, or wind.
- to function or move with a loud, deep sound, as a vehicle:The automobile roared away.
- Animal Behaviorto make a loud noise in breathing, as a horse.
v.t. - to utter or express in a roar:to roar denials.
- to bring, put, make, etc., by roaring:to roar oneself hoarse.
n. - Animal Behaviora loud, deep cry or howl, as of an animal or a person:the roar of a lion.
- a loud, confused, constant noise or sound;
din;
clamor:the roar of the surf; the roar of lively conversation from the crowded party. - a loud outburst:a roar of laughter; a roar of approval from the audience.
- bef. 900; Middle English roren (verb, verbal), Old English rārian; cognate with Old High German rēren to bellow
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged bawl, yell. See cry.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged resound, boom, thunder, peal.
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