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