Definition

1. Verb (transitive & intransitive):
   • To utter words or a sound in a very loud, forceful voice, often to attract attention, express a strong emotion, or be heard over a distance or noise.
   • To publicly acknowledge, recognize, or give praise to someone, often by name, in a speech, broadcast, or public setting.

Examples of Usage

• Verb (to utter loudly):

  • The coach had to shout out instructions from the sidelines.
  • He shouted out in surprise when he saw the result.
  • "I'm over here!" she shouted out to her friends across the crowded park.

• Verb (to acknowledge publicly):

  • The host shouted out the sponsors at the beginning of the event.
  • I'd like to give a shout out to my team for all their hard work.
  • The radio DJ shouted out a listener who was celebrating a birthday.

Advanced Usage

• "Give a shout out to [someone]": A common idiomatic phrase meaning to publicly thank, acknowledge, or recognize someone. This is often used in informal contexts like social media, radio, or events.
  • Before performing his new song, the artist gave a shout out to his fans.

Variants and Related Words

• Shout-out (noun): The act of publicly acknowledging someone. Often used in the phrase "give a shout-out."
  • He received a shout-out from the mayor during the ceremony.

Synonyms

• Yell: To cry out loudly, often in alarm, anger, or excitement.
• Call out: To say something loudly to get someone's attention.
• Exclaim: To cry out suddenly, especially from a strong emotion.
• Acknowledge: To recognize or express awareness of someone's contribution or presence (for the public recognition sense).

Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions

• Shout out for [something]: To loudly request or demand something.
  • The protesters were shouting out for justice.
• Shout out to [someone]: Used to directly address and acknowledge someone, especially in writing or recorded media.
  • Shout out to all the healthcare workers!

Related Idioms

• Give a big shout out: An emphatic version of "give a shout out," expressing stronger praise or gratitude.
  • Let's give a big shout out to our volunteers tonight!

Verb

1. utter in a very loud voice
   • They vociferated their demands
2. utter a sudden loud cry
   • she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle
   • I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me