acclaim
9 synonyms and 2 antonyms for acclaim, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To praise enthusiastically and publicly.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To praise enthusiastically and publicly.
“Critics acclaimed the film as a modern masterpiece.”
Opposites
2. noun
Enthusiastic public praise or approval.
“The novel received widespread critical acclaim.”
How to use acclaim
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
critical acclaim
widespread acclaim
acclaimed for
Etymology
From Latin acclamare, "to shout at" or "to cheer," from ad- ("to") plus clamare ("to shout").
Full origin of acclaim →Frequently asked questions
What does “acclaim” mean?
The word “acclaim” means to praise enthusiastically and publicly. In plain terms, strong public praise, or the act of giving it.
How do you pronounce “acclaim”?
“Acclaim” is pronounced uh-KLAYM (/əˈkleɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “acclaim” in a sentence?
Here is “acclaim” used in a sentence: “Critics acclaimed the film as a modern masterpiece.”
What part of speech is “acclaim”?
Depending on how it is used, “acclaim” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “acclaim” come from?
The word “acclaim” comes from Latin. From Latin acclamare, "to shout at" or "to cheer," from ad- ("to") plus clamare ("to shout").
Is “acclaim” a common word?
“Acclaim” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “acclaim” have?
“Acclaim” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to praise enthusiastically and publicly.
