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to acclaim
01
to praise someone or something enthusiastically and often publicly
Transitive: to acclaim sb/sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
acclaim
3rd person singular
acclaims
Present participle
acclaiming
Past simple
acclaimed
Past participle
acclaimed
Examples
Critics acclaim her novel as a masterpiece.
02
to cheer and applaud something or someone to show approval
Transitive: to acclaim sb/sth
Examples
The audience acclaimed the actor's performance with a standing ovation at the end of the play.
Acclaim
01
admiration for achievements, often in art, performance, leadership, or innovation
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The film received international acclaim for its storytelling and direction.
Lexical Tree
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