bellow (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈbel.oʊ/
Definition
To make a loud, deep sound, like an animal, or to shout loudly and without control.
Examples
The angry bull began to bellow at the approaching matador.
He bellowed with laughter at the ridiculous joke.
The captain bellowed orders to his crew during the storm.
How to Use bellow
- bellow with laughter (idiom)
- To laugh very loudly and heartily. — "The audience bellowed with laughter at the comedian's jokes."
- bellow in pain (prepositional phrase)
- To cry out loudly due to physical suffering. — "The child bellowed in pain after falling off his bike."
- bellow at someone (prepositional phrase)
- To shout loudly and angrily at a person. — "The manager bellowed at his employee for being late."
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