Definition of roar - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
loud soundtr./intr. make a loud, deep soundtr./intr.
- The lion roared in the distance..
2.
shoutingtr. shout something in a loud voicetr.
- He roared his orders to the team.
3.
transportationintr. move quickly with a loud noiseintr.
- The car roared down the highway.
4.
laughterintr. Rare laugh loudly and heartilyintr. Rare
- They roared with laughter at the joke.
Noun
1.
animalsloud, deep sound made by a lion or other large animal
- The lion's roar echoed through the savannah..
2.
soundloud, sustained noise from machines or a crowd
- The roar of the engines filled the air at the race..
3.
humorloud unrestrained burst of laughter
- His joke caused a roar from the audience.
Images of roar
loud, deep sound made by a lion or other large animal
Expressions with roar
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begin working quickly and energetically
The team roared into action as soon as the project was approved.
overtake noisily and quickly
The sports car roared past the slower vehicles on the highway.
make a loud noise in response
The crowd roared back when the team scored.
leave quickly with a loud engine noise
The motorcycle roared off into the distance.
emit a loud, deep sound suddenly
The lion began to roar out as the sun set..
make a loud noise suddenly
The motorcycle roared up the street.
make a loud deep sound like a lion
He roared like a lion to scare the intruders.
the loud sound made by a lion
The lion's roar echoed through the jungle.
loud noise made by many people together
The team won, and the roar of the crowd was deafening.
move away quickly making a loud or angry sound
The car roared away down the street.
loud sound showing strong agreement or praise
The speaker received a roar of approval from the audience.
laugh very loudly and heartily
The audience roared with laughter at the comedian's joke.
cause strong excitement or enthusiasm
Wait till you see the final goal—this will make you roar.
Origin of roar
Old Norse, rera (to roar)
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Examples of roar in a sentence
The thunder roared overhead. The crowd roared in approval at the concert. She roared with laughter at the joke. The motorcycle roared through the tunnel. Jets roared overhead as the airshow began. The audience roared at the comedian's antics.
He roared with laughter during the funny movie. The tiger's roar could be heard from miles away. The roar of the bear startled the campers. The roar of the crowd was deafening. The roar of the factory machines was constant. The comedian's performance ended with a roar from the crowd. Her witty comment elicited a roar during the meeting.
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- French:rugir, rugissement, ...
- German:brüllen, Brüllen, ...
- Italian:ruggire, ruggito, ...
- Spanish:bramar, rugido, ...
- Portuguese:bramir, rugido, ...
- Chinese:咆哮, 轰鸣, ...
- Japanese:吠える, 咆哮, ...
- Arabic:زَأَرَ, زَئِير, ...
- Hebrew:לִשְׁאוֹג, שְׁאָגָה, ...
- Russian:рычать, рев, ...
- Ukrainian:ревіти, рев, ...
- Hindi:गरजना, दहाड़, ...
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