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Definition of acclaim

acclaim

/əˈkleɪm/
ac · claim
Adjective:acclamatory
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Past Simple:acclaimed
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Past Participle:acclaimed
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Present Participle:acclaiming
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acclaim Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Enthusiastic and public praise, approval, or applause.

Example

"Her debut novel received widespread critical acclaim from literary reviewers around the world."

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• verb

1

To praise enthusiastically and publicly.

Example

"Critics were quick to acclaim the director's bold new approach to storytelling."

2

Canadian To elect someone to an office without opposition when no other candidate comes forward.

Example

"Because no challengers registered before the deadline, the incumbent mayor was acclaimed for a third term."

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• Rhymes for acclaim

• Nearby Words

accident
accidental
accidentally
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acclimate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin acclamare ('to shout at or toward'), formed from ad- ('to') and clamare ('to cry out').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acclaim. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acclaim
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