Clamor for Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɫæmɝ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KLAM-er for
ˈklæm.ə/ /fˈɔː
KLAM-uh faw
Definition
To demand something loudly or with strong feelings, often as a group or public.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in news, protests, and social media when a group or public calls loudly for change, support, or action. Common with causes ('clamor for justice'). More formal than 'ask for', and always has a sense of urgency or strong feeling.
Spanish: exigir - pedir a gritos - clamar porPortuguese (BR): exigir - clamar por - pedir em voz altaPortuguese (PT): exigir - clamar por - pedir em voz altaChinese (Simplified): 强烈要求 - 呼吁Chinese (Traditional): 強烈要求 - 呼籲Hindi: ज़ोर डालना - ज़ोर से माँगनाArabic: يُطالب بـِ - يصرخ من أجلBengali: জোরালো দাবি করা - জোরে চাওয়াRussian: требовать - настойчиво требоватьJapanese: 強く求める - 強く要求するVietnamese: đòi hỏi mạnh mẽ - kêu gọi rầm rộKorean: 강하게 요구하다 - 목소리를 높이다Turkish: yüksek sesle talep etmek - gürültülü bir şekilde istemekUrdu: زور سے مطالبہ کرنا - پُرجوش مطالبہ کرناIndonesian: menuntut dengan keras - mendesak
Example Sentences
Many people clamor for lower taxes.
basic
Fans clamor for more concerts from the band.
basic
The protesters clamor for change.
basic
Social media users often clamor for immediate answers from companies.
natural
When the team lost, the crowd began to clamor for the coach's resignation.
natural
Politicians who ignore the public's clamor for reform risk losing support.
natural