acclaim

[ uh-kleym ]

verb (used with object)

1. to welcome or salute with shouts or sounds of joy and approval; applaud:

   to acclaim the conquering heroes.

2. to announce or proclaim with enthusiastic approval:

   to acclaim the new king.

verb (used without object)

1. to make acclamation; applaud.

noun

1. acclamation ( defs 1, 2 ).

acclaim

/ əˈkleɪm /

verb

1. tr to acknowledge publicly the excellence of (a person, act, etc)
2. to salute with cheering, clapping, etc; applaud
3. tr to acknowledge publicly that (a person) has (some position, quality, etc)

   they acclaimed him king

noun

1. an enthusiastic approval, expression of enthusiasm, etc

Derived Forms

• acˈclaimer, noun

Other Words From

• ac·claimer noun
• reac·claim verb (used with object)
• unac·claimed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of acclaim¹

From the Latin word acclāmāre, dating back to 1630–40. See ac-, claim

Word History and Origins

Origin of acclaim¹

C17: from Latin acclāmāre to shout at, shout applause, from ad- to + clamāre to shout

Related Words

• acclamation
• applause
• commendation
• kudos
• praise
• rave
• recognition