acclaim
noun
Pronunciation: /əˈkleɪm/
Definition
Enthusiastic and public praise or approval.
Examples
The young author received widespread acclaim for her debut novel.
The film earned critical acclaim at the international festival.
His revolutionary discovery was met with universal acclaim by the scientific community.
How to Use acclaim
- receive acclaim (collocation)
- to be given praise or recognition — "The documentary received critical acclaim for its honest storytelling."
- meet with acclaim (collocation)
- to be received with public approval — "His new policy met with immediate acclaim from the public."
- widespread acclaim (collocation)
- praise from many people or sources — "The invention achieved widespread acclaim across the globe."
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