n.
a full, deep, prolonged sound as made by a lion, natural force, or engine.
▸a loud, deep sound uttered by a person, especially as an expression of pain, anger, or great amusement.
v.
- make or utter a roar.
▸express in a roar.
▸laugh loudly.
▸(of a horse) make a loud noise in breathing as a symptom of disease of the larynx.
- (of a vehicle) move with a roar at high speed.
▸act or happen fast and decisively.
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Etymology
OE rārian (v.), imitative of a deep prolonged cry, of W. Gmc origin.