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Definition roar in American English

roar verb

verb
/rɔr/
1

if a crowd of people roar, they all shout at the same time because they are angry or excited

Example

It was a performance that had spectators roaring in appreciation.

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1.1

to say something in a loud, deep, angry voice

Example

"Come here at once," he roared.

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1.2

to laugh very loudly

Example

He threw back his head and roared with laughter.

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3

if a lion roars, it makes a loud deep sound

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Definition roar in American English