acclaim

/ɐklˈe‍ɪm/

/əˈkɫeɪm/

to acclaim

MAIN VERB

to praise someone or something enthusiastically and often publicly

synonyms : hail

clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

synonyms : applaud

antonyms : boo

Acclaim

public or enthusiastic approval of someone or something

Examples

1. She received critical acclaim for her role in the drama.

2. The actor's Oscar win was in the bag after receiving widespread critical acclaim for their performance.

3. Her latest novel is her crowning glory, receiving widespread critical acclaim and topping the bestseller lists.

4. The author rode on a wave of success with her debut novel, which became a bestseller and won critical acclaim.