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How to pronounce “roar

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Pronunciation guide for roar

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of roar with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
An Inside Look into the San Diego Zoothat it started with a roar.
Definition summary
(intransitive) To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.

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How to pronounce roar

An Inside Look into the San Diego Zoo

that it started with a roar.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “roar

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To make a loud, deep cry, especially from pain, anger, or other strong emotion.
  • To laugh in a particularly loud manner.
  • Of animals (especially a lion), to make a loud deep noise.
  • Generally, of inanimate objects etc., to make a loud resounding noise.
  • (figuratively) To proceed vigorously.
  • (transitive) To cry aloud; to proclaim loudly.
  • To be boisterous; to be disorderly.
  • To make a loud noise in breathing, as horses do when they have a certain disease.
  • (British Yorkshire, North Midlands, informal) To cry.
  • [Noun]
  • A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open.
  • The cry of the lion.
  • The deep cry of the bull.
  • A loud resounding noise.
  • A show of strength or character.

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