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I vociferated vs I vociferate

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I vociferated' is in the past tense, while 'I vociferate' is in the present tense. The choice between them depends on whether you are describing a past action or stating a current action.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 980 views

I vociferated

This phrase is correct when referring to a past action.

Use 'I vociferated' when you want to describe an action of speaking loudly or vehemently that occurred in the past.

Examples:

  • Last night, I vociferated my frustration at the unfair treatment.
  • She vociferated her objections during the meeting.
  • I did, though: I vociferated curses enough to annihilate any fiend in Christendom; and I got a stone and thrust it between his jaws, and tried with all my might to ...
  • tr. & intr.v. vo·cif·er·at·ed, vo·cif·er·at·ing, vo·cif·er·ates. To utter (something) or cry out loudly and vehemently, especially in protest.
  • tr. & intr.v. vo·cif·er·at·ed, vo·cif·er·at·ing, vo·cif·er·ates. To utter (something) or cry out loudly and vehemently, especially in protest.
  • tr. & intr.v. vo·cif·er·at·ed, vo·cif·er·at·ing, vo·cif·er·ates. To utter (something) or cry out loudly and vehemently, especially in protest.

Alternatives:

  • I shouted loudly
  • I yelled vehemently
  • I raised my voice
  • I spoke loudly
  • I protested loudly

I vociferate

This phrase is correct when referring to a current or habitual action.

Use 'I vociferate' when you want to express that you speak loudly or vehemently in the present or as a habit.

Examples:

  • I vociferate whenever I feel strongly about something.
  • He vociferates his opinions on social media.
  • tr. & intr.v. vo·cif·er·at·ed, vo·cif·er·at·ing, vo·cif·er·ates. To utter (something) or cry out loudly and vehemently, especially in protest.
  • tr. & intr.v. vo·cif·er·at·ed, vo·cif·er·at·ing, vo·cif·er·ates. To utter (something) or cry out loudly and vehemently, especially in protest.
  • tr. & intr.v. vo·cif·er·at·ed, vo·cif·er·at·ing, vo·cif·er·ates. To utter (something) or cry out loudly and vehemently, especially in protest.
  • tr. & intr.v. vo·cif·er·at·ed, vo·cif·er·at·ing, vo·cif·er·ates. To utter (something) or cry out loudly and vehemently, especially in protest.

Alternatives:

  • I speak loudly
  • I shout vehemently
  • I express loudly
  • I raise my voice
  • I protest loudly

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