"acclaim" meaning in English

See acclaim in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ə.ˈkleɪm/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-acclaim.wav [UK] Forms: acclaim [singular], acclaims [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Acclaim is public praise for someone or something. Synonyms: acclamation, eclat, plaudit
    Sense id: simple-acclaim-en-noun-aCnxC2jZ

Verb

IPA: /ə.ˈkleɪm/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-acclaim.wav [UK] Forms: acclaim [canonical], acclaims [third-person, singular], acclaimed [past], acclaimed [past, participle], acclaiming [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If someone or something is acclaimed, they are praised enthusiastically.
    Sense id: simple-acclaim-en-verb-fPc7ryEr
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          "text": "The group's debut album was immediately acclaimed a hip hop classic."
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          "text": "All this equipment has received international acclaim from the specialist hi-fi press."
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