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 acclaim acclaim /əˈkleɪm/

noun

  1. Enthusiastic approval  ( acclaim , acclamation , eclat , plaudit , plaudits )
    enthusiastic approval
     The book met with modest acclaim
    the book met with modest acclaim
     He acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd
    he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd
     They gave him more eclat than he really deserved
    they gave him more eclat than he really deserved

verb

  1. () Praise vociferously  ( herald , acclaim , hail )
    praise vociferously
     The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein
    The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein
  2. Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval  ( acclaim , spat , clap , applaud )
    clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
     The audience applauded the cast's performance, showing their appreciation with a standing ovation
    The audience applauded the cast's performance, showing their appreciation with a standing ovation