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hailed

 

[ heɪld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

praise publicly

To be hailed means to be publicly acknowledged or praised for an achievement or quality. It suggests a recognition that is often enthusiastic and celebrated by others, particularly in the context of noteworthy accomplishments.

Synonyms

acclaimed, applauded, celebrated, recognized

Examples of usage

  • She was hailed as a hero after saving the children.
  • The scientist was hailed for her groundbreaking research.
  • The film was hailed by critics as a masterpiece.
Context #2 | Verb

greet

To hail can also mean to call out to someone or something in order to attract attention. This usage is often informal and can imply a sense of urgency or excitement.

Synonyms

call, signal, wave down

Examples of usage

  • She hailed a taxi on the busy street.
  • The children hailed their friends from across the playground.
  • He hailed an officer for assistance.

Translations

Translations of the word "hailed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aclamado

🇮🇳 सालाम किया गया

🇩🇪 begrüßt

🇮🇩 disambut

🇺🇦 вітали

🇵🇱 przywitany

🇯🇵 称賛された

🇫🇷 saluté

🇪🇸 saludado

🇹🇷 selamlandı

🇰🇷 환영받은

🇸🇦 أُهْدِيَ

🇨🇿 uvítán

🇸🇰 privítaný

🇨🇳 受到欢迎

🇸🇮 pozdravljen

🇮🇸 fagnaður

🇰🇿 қарсы алынды

🇬🇪 მოიწვიეს

🇦🇿 qarşılandı

🇲🇽 saludado

Etymology

The word 'hailed' is the past tense of 'hail,' which originates from the Old Norse word 'haila,' meaning to salute or greet. It entered the English language during the medieval period, evolving to include meanings associated with calling out to someone and later, to publicly acknowledge excellence. Over time, the term gained a broader application, extending to contexts like praising individuals for their achievements. As language evolved, 'hail' also became connected with weather phenomena, although that sense is not directly related to the usage of 'hailed' as a term of praise. Its dual meaning showcases the richness and adaptability of language, where a term can traverse various contexts while maintaining its core essence of recognition.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,202, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.