acclaim — to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkleɪm/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking is so acclaimed that even the delivery guy asks for recipes.
- The scientist was acclaimed for discovering that coffee actually helps you study.
- Her debut album received universal acclaim from music critics.
acclaim
VERB[/əˈkleɪm/]
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
The young pianist received international acclaim after the competition.
The actress won acclaim for her remarkable performance. (👏 Praise + 🏆 Recognition → Acclaim)
Her acclaim brought lasting fame and made her name unforgettable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'acclamare', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'clamare' (to shout or cry out). The word entered English in the 16th century with the meaning of shouting approval or praise.
Breakdown
ad- (to/toward) + claim (shout/cry) = acclaim
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's cooking is so acclaimed that even the delivery guy asks for recipes.”
“The scientist was acclaimed for discovering that coffee actually helps you study.”
“Her debut album received universal acclaim from music critics.”
“The restaurant is acclaimed for its innovative fusion cuisine.”
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