Simple Definition of acclaim
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: to praise (someone or something) in a very strong and enthusiastic way
Full Definition of acclaim
transitive verb
2 : to declare by acclamation
intransitive verb
: to shout praise or applause
acclaimer
nounExamples of acclaim in a sentence
The critics have acclaimed her performance.
<she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting>
Origin and Etymology of acclaim
Latin acclamare, literally, to shout at, from ad- + clamare to shout — more at claim
First Known Use: 1606
acclaim
Simple Definition of acclaim
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: strong approval or praise
Full Definition of acclaim
1 : the act of acclaiming
Examples of acclaim in a sentence
Her performance in the ballet earned her critical acclaim.
She deserves acclaim for all her charitable works.
1667
First Known Use of acclaim
1667
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