exclaim

 
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskleɪm, ɛk-/

verb

[no object]
  • cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or pain: [with direct speech]: ‘Well I never,’ she exclaimed she looked in the mirror, exclaiming in dismay at her appearance

Origin:

late 16th century: from French exclamer or Latin exclamare, from ex- 'out' + clamare 'to shout'