English Dictionary
Definition of “acclaim”
acclaim (əˈkleɪm
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Definitions
verb
- (tr) to acknowledge publicly the excellence of (a person, act, etc)
- to salute with cheering, clapping, etc; applaud
- (tr) to acknowledge publicly that (a person) has (some position, quality, etc) ⇒
they acclaimed him king
noun
- an enthusiastic approval, expression of enthusiasm, etc
Alternative Forms
acˈclaimer noun Word Origin
C17: from Latin acclāmāre to shout at, shout applause, from ad- to + clamāre to shout
Synonyms
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praise,
celebrate,
honour,
cheer,
admire,
hail,
applaud,
compliment,
salute,
approve,
congratulate,
clap,
pay tribute to
commend,
exalt,
laud,
extol,
crack up,
big up,
give it up for
eulogize,
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praise,
honour,
celebration,
approval,
tribute,
applause,
cheering,
clapping,
ovation,
accolades,
plaudits,
kudos,
commendation,
exaltation,
approbation,
acclamation,
eulogizing,
panegyric,
encomium,
laudation,
Usage examples
rst the King was not pleased to have his acclaim thus stolen.
Robin Hobb, THE GOLDEN FOOL: Book Two of the Tawny Man (2002)The EP is the follow-up to the mini-album'A Long Way to Nowhere ', which was released earlier this year to widespread acclaim.
NME (New Musical Express) (2002)Oscar was on the way up when he met Alfred, but had not yet reached the pinnacle of his acclaim.
Toronto Sun (2003)Indeed, there have already been a couple of animated versions released (sadly, to no great acclaim ).
Glasgow Herald (2001)The Lord Mayor's Show in November, on the day of his accession, is a major pageant of international acclaim.
Matthews, John & Potter, Chesca (eds), The Aquarian Guide to Legendary London (1990)
