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aclamar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • acclaim verb To praise enthusiastically and publicly.
  • cheer noun A shout of approval, encouragement, or celebration.
  • proclaim verb To announce something publicly and formally.
  • shout-out noun A brief public expression of thanks, praise or greeting to a named person or group.

Senses

aclamar is used for these senses in English:

  • acclaim (transitive, rare) To salute or praise with great approval; to compliment; to applaud; to welcome enthusiastically.
  • acclaim (transitive) To declare by acclamations.
  • cheer (ambitransitive) To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.
  • proclaim (dated, or, historical) To make (something) the subject of an official proclamation bringing it within the scope of emergency powers.
  • shout out To publicly greet or acknowledge a person, group, or organization.

acclaim — full definition

  1. verb To praise enthusiastically and publicly.
  2. noun Enthusiastic public praise or approval.

cheer — full definition

  1. noun A shout of approval, encouragement, or celebration.
  2. noun A feeling of happiness or good spirits.
  3. verb To shout in support or approval of someone.
  4. verb To make someone happier, often with "up".

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