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- pronunciation:
kleIm
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
acclaims, acclaiming, acclaimed |
| definition: |
to approve enthusiastically with or as if with loud applause or shouts.
Critics have acclaimed the author's new novel, and many assert it to be her best.- synonyms:
- applaud, hail, laud
- antonyms:
- condemn, criticize, vituperate
- similar words:
- approve, celebrate, cheer, commend, congratulate, eulogize, extol, glorify, praise
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| related words: |
applaud, compliment, honor, recognize, sing, toast |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to applaud enthusiastically.
The singer left the building while the audience was still wildly acclaiming.- synonyms:
- applaud, cheer
- antonyms:
- boo
- similar words:
- approve
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| related words: |
applaud, toast |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
enthusiastic approval as by loud applause.
The end of the third act met with thunderous acclaim from the audience.The restaurant received considerable acclaim from food critics, but customers felt the food was overpriced.- synonyms:
- acclamation, applause, praise
- antonyms:
- vituperation
- similar words:
- accolade, approbation, approval, bravo, cheer, commendation, eulogy, homage, kudos, ovation, tribute
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| definition 2: |
vote by voice or applause, showing virtually unanimous approval; acclamation.
The winner will be decided by audience acclaim.- synonyms:
- acclamation
- similar words:
- approval
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| related words: |
applause, celebrity, distinction, laurel, praise |
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| derivation: |
acclaimer (n.) |
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