verb
Uncommon
acclaim
uh-KLAYM
Acclaim (verb) means to praise enthusiastically and publicly. Example: “Critics acclaimed the film as a modern masterpiece.”
verb
1
To praise enthusiastically and publicly.
"Critics acclaimed the film as a modern masterpiece."
noun
1
Enthusiastic public praise or approval.
"The novel received widespread critical acclaim."
How to use acclaim
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStrong public praise, or the act of giving it.
Common pairings
critical acclaim
widespread acclaim
acclaimed for
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like acclaim.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- acclaims
- Third person singular
- acclaims
- Past tense
- acclaimed
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Critics _____ the film as a modern masterpiece.
Etymology
From Latin acclamare, "to shout at" or "to cheer," from ad- ("to") plus clamare ("to shout").
Synonyms
View more →Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for acclaim
See all rhymes for 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.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include acclaim:
