acclaim

/ə'kleim/

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Definition

"Acclaim" is a noun and a verb.

Usage

• Noun Usage:

  • "The book met with modest acclaim." (This means the book received some praise, but not a lot.)

• Verb Usage:

  • "The critics acclaimed the young pianist as a new star." (This means the critics praised the pianist highly.)

Examples

1. Noun: "The artist received great acclaim for her latest painting."
2. Verb: "After the performance, the audience acclaimed the singer with loud cheers."

Advanced Usage

• In literature or the arts: "Acclaim" is often used when discussing how well a piece of work is received by critics or the public.
• In a formal context: You might say, "The scientist was acclaimed for her groundbreaking research."

Word Variants

• Acclaimed (adjective): This means something or someone that is praised or celebrated. For example, "He is an acclaimed author."
• Acclaiming (verb form): The present participle of acclaim, used to describe the action happening now. For example, "They are acclaiming her achievements."

Different Meanings

• The word primarily focuses on positive recognition. There are no negative meanings, but it is important to note that "acclaim" usually implies a strong, positive reaction.

Synonyms

Here are some words that have similar meanings: - Praise - Applaud - Celebrate - Commend - Hail - Acclaim is often used in the context of public recognition, so "recognition" might also fit in some contexts.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• "To be in the limelight": This means to be in a position of public attention, often leading to acclaim.
• There aren’t specific phrasal verbs with "acclaim," but you might say "acclaim for" something, as in "She received acclaim for her contributions."

Summary

"Acclaim" is a versatile word that refers to public praise and approval. It can describe both the act of praising and the recognition someone receives.

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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

Verb

1. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
2. praise vociferously
   • The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein

Synonyms

• acclamation
• plaudits
• plaudit
• eclat
• applaud
• clap
• spat
• hail
• herald