Acclaim has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
enthusiastic approval
"the book met with modest acclaim"
"he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"
"they gave him more eclat than he really deserved"
2
An acclamation; a shout of applause.
"The crowd rose from their seats in a thunderous acclamation as the champion crossed the finish line."
Verb
1
praise vociferously
"The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein"
2
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
"The audience gave a standing ovation and began clapping wildly as soon as the lead singer finished her final note."
3
To shout; to call out.
"The crowd rose to their feet and began to acclaim the new mayor's name as he stepped onto the stage."
Example Sentences
"the book met with modest acclaim"
noun
"he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"
noun
"they gave him more eclat than he really deserved"
noun
"The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein"
verb
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Origin
The word "acclaim" was borrowed from the Latin verb acclamō, which means to raise a cry or shout in approval. Its original sense of applause developed later, with the specific meaning of applauding first appearing in the 1630s.