Acclaim — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ə-ˈklām/ ac·claim

Meaning & Definition of Acclaim

Acclaim (verb)

  1. applaud, praise
  2. to declare by acclamation
  3. to shout praise or applause

Acclaim (noun)

  1. the act of acclaiming
  2. praise, applause

Acclaim (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement

    "many people were involved in the search, but the person who actually found the missing girl got all the acclaim"

    similar: accolade, applause, bay(s), credit, distinction, glory, homage, honor, kudos, laud, laurels, props (slang), réclame, sun
    related: celebrity, fame, renown, repute, compliment, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, toast, tribute, acclamation, ovation, plaudit, praise, rave, rhapsody, citation, commendation, kudo, note, recommendation, elevation, enshrinement, enthronement, exaltation, glorification

Acclaim (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to declare enthusiastic approval of

    "she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting"

    similar: accredit, applaud, cheer, crack up, hail, laud, praise, salute, tout, doff one's hat to
    related: bravo, clap, rise (to), ballyhoo, approve, commend, endorse, favor, recommend, root (for), support, celebrate, emblazon, eulogize, extol, glorify, magnify, sing, adulate, belaud, flatter, overpraise, deify, idolize
    opposite: knock, pan, slam
    near: belittle, discommend, disparage, put down, blame, censure, reprehend, reprobate, admonish, chide, criticize, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reprove, castigate, excoriate, keelhaul, lambaste, skewer, slag (chiefly British), vilify

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Acclaim

The most common words with a similar meaning to Acclaim:

Slang: props
accolade, applause, bay(s), credit, distinction, glory, homage, honor, kudos, laud, laurels, réclame, sun, accredit, applaud, cheer, crack up, hail, praise, salute, tout, doff one's hat to

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Acclaim

Words with the opposite meaning of Acclaim:

knock, pan, slam

Related Words for Acclaim

celebrity, fame, renown, repute, compliment, encomium, eulogy, panegyric, toast, tribute, acclamation, ovation, plaudit, rave, rhapsody, citation, commendation, kudo, note, recommendation, elevation, enshrinement, enthronement, exaltation, glorification, bravo, clap, rise (to), ballyhoo, approve

Near Antonyms of Acclaim

belittle, discommend, disparage, put down, blame, censure, reprehend, reprobate, admonish, chide, criticize, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reprove, castigate, excoriate, keelhaul, lambaste, skewer, slag, vilify

Word Forms of Acclaim

Inflections: acclaimed, acclaiming, acclaims

Derived words: acclaimer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Acclaim

borrowed (with assimilation to claim:1) from Middle French & Latin; Middle French acclamer, borrowed from Latin acclāmāre "to shout (at or in reaction to), raise an outcry, shout approval," from ad- ad- + clāmāre "to shout" claim:1

First known use: 1626t

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Frequently Asked Questions about Acclaim

What does "Acclaim" mean?

"Acclaim" means applaud, praise. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: applaud, praise. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Acclaim"?

Other words for "Acclaim" include accolade, applause, bay(s), credit, distinction, glory, homage and honor. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Acclaim" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Acclaim"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Acclaim". Common alternatives include accolade, applause, bay(s), credit, distinction, glory, homage, honor, kudos and laud.

What is the opposite of "Acclaim"?

Antonyms of "Acclaim" include knock, pan and slam. Near antonyms include belittle, discommend, disparage and put down.

How do you use "Acclaim" in a sentence?

Examples of "Acclaim" in a sentence: "many people were involved in the search, but the person who actually found the missing girl got all the acclaim"; "she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting".

Is "Acclaim" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Acclaim" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Acclaim" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Acclaim" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Acclaim"?

"Acclaim" is pronounced /ə-ˈklām/ and divided into syllables as ac·claim.