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Definition acclaim in American English

acclaim verb

[transitive] verb
/əˈkleɪm/
1

to publicly praise someone for a major achievement

Example

Her latest play has been widely acclaimed by critics.

Example

The patient was saved and the young doctor acclaimed a hero.

Synonyms and related words
praise congratulate compliment
Definition acclaim in American English