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acclaim

 

[ əˈkleɪm ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

🇮🇳 सराहना

🇩🇪 Anerkennung

🇮🇩 pujian

🇺🇦 визнання

🇵🇱 uznanie

🇯🇵 称賛

🇫🇷 acclamation

🇪🇸 aclamación

🇹🇷 takdir

🇰🇷 칭찬

🇸🇦 مدح

🇨🇿 uznání

🇸🇰 uznanie

🇨🇳 赞誉

🇸🇮 priznanje

🇮🇸 viðurkenning

🇰🇿 мойындау

🇬🇪 აღიარება

🇦🇿 tanınma

🇲🇽 aclamación

Etymology

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.

See also: claim, claimable, claimant, claimed, claims, counterclaim, disclaim, disclaimer, exclaim, proclaim, reclaim, unclaimed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,971, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.