acclaim
Acclaim (verb) means to praise enthusiastically and publicly. Example: “Critics acclaimed the film as a modern masterpiece.”
How to use acclaim
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStrong public praise, or the act of giving it.
Word forms
acclaimed past tense, acclaims plural, acclaims singular
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Critics _____ the film as a modern masterpiece.
Etymology
From Latin acclamare, "to shout at" or "to cheer," from ad- ("to") plus clamare ("to shout").
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Rhymes for acclaim
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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.
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