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   acclaim

   /əˈkleɪm/

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   • 1. praise enthusiastically and publicly: "the conference was acclaimed as a considerable success" Similar praiseapplaudcheercommendexpress approval ofapproveexpress admiration forwelcomepay tribute tospeak highly ofeulogizecomplimentcongratulatecelebratesing the praises ofpraise to the skiesrave aboutgo into raptures about/overheap praise onwax lyrical aboutsay nice things aboutmake much ofpat on the backtake one's hat off tosalutethrow bouquets atlionizeexaltadmirehailtoastflatteradulatevauntextolglorifyhonourhymnclapinformal:crack someone/something upbig someone/something upballyhoodated:cry someone/something uparchaic:emblazonrare:laudpanegyrizeproclaimannouncedeclarepronouncehail asOpposite criticize

   noun

   • 1. enthusiastic and public praise: "she has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy"

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘express approval’): from Latin acclamare, from ad- ‘to’ + clamare ‘to shout’. The change in the ending was due to association with claim. Current senses date from the 17th century.

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   What does acclaim mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! ACCLAIM definition: 1. public approval and praise: 2. to give public approval and praise: 3. public approval and…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean if someone is acclaimed?

   • If someone or something is acclaimed, they are praised enthusiastically. She has published six highly acclaimed novels. Acclaim is public praise for someone or something. She has won critical acclaim for her excellent performance. All this equipment has received international acclaim from the specialist hi-fi press.

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   What does aclamation mean?

   • aclamación, aclamar, proclamar… aclamação, aclamar, declarar… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! ACCLAIM definition: 1. public approval and praise: 2. to give public approval and praise: 3. public approval and….

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   What does acclamation mean?

   • to acclaim the conquering heroes. to acclaim the new king. to make acclamation; applaud. acclamation ( defs 1, 2 ). “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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   The meaning of ACCLAIM is applaud, praise. How to use acclaim in a sentence.

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   Acclaim definition: to welcome or salute with shouts or sounds of joy and approval; applaud. See examples of ACCLAIM used in a sentence.

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   acclaim: 1 n enthusiastic approval “the book met with modest acclaim ” Synonyms: acclamation , eclat , plaudit , plaudits Type of: approval , commendation a message expressing a favorable opinion v praise vociferously Synonyms: hail , herald Type of: applaud express approval of v clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate ...

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   4 meanings: 1. to acknowledge publicly the excellence of (a person, act, etc) 2. to salute with cheering, clapping, etc;.... Click for more definitions.

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   ac•claim. (əˈkleɪm) v.t. 1. to greet publicly with loud or enthusiastic approval or praise: a widely acclaimed book. 2. to announce or proclaim with enthusiastic approval: He was acclaimed the king. v.i. 3. to make acclamation; applaud. n. 4. enthusiastic approval or praise.