Acclaim: meaning, definitions and examples

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acclaim

[ əˈkleɪm ]

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high praise

Acclaim is high praise or approval, especially when publicly expressed. It can also refer to enthusiastic applause or loud approval.

Synonyms

accolade, approval, commendation, praise

Examples of usage

The film received critical acclaim from reviewers.
The singer was met with thunderous acclaim from the audience.
The novel was met with widespread acclaim for its innovative storytelling.

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praise enthusiastically

To acclaim means to praise or welcome someone or something enthusiastically. It can also refer to publicly expressing approval or admiration.

Synonyms

applaud, cheer, commend, praise

Examples of usage

The crowd acclaimed the winner of the competition.
The audience acclaimed the performance with a standing ovation.

Translations

Translations of the word "acclaim" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aplauso

aclamação
louvor

🇮🇳 सराहना

🇩🇪 Anerkennung

Lob
Beifall

🇮🇩 pujian

🇺🇦 визнання

похвала
аплодисменти

🇵🇱 uznanie

pochwała
aplauz

🇯🇵 称賛

賞賛
アプラウス

🇫🇷 acclamation

louange
reconnaissance

🇪🇸 aclamación

elogio
reconocimiento

🇹🇷 takdir

övgü
alkış

🇰🇷 칭찬

찬사
갈채

🇸🇦 مدح

إشادة
تصفيق

🇨🇿 uznání

chvála
potlesk

🇸🇰 uznanie

chvála
potlesk

🇨🇳 赞誉

赞美
欢呼

🇸🇮 priznanje

pohvala
aplavz

🇮🇸 viðurkenning

lof
klapp

🇰🇿 мойындау

мадақтау
қол шапалақтау

🇬🇪 აღიარება

კრძალვა
აპლოდისმენტები

🇦🇿 tanınma

tərif
alqış

🇲🇽 aclamación

elogio
reconocimiento

Word origin

The word 'acclaim' originated from the Latin word 'acclamare', which means to shout or clap. It has been used in English since the 17th century to denote praise or approval. Over time, 'acclaim' has become synonymous with high praise and enthusiastic approval in various contexts.