ACCLAIM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ACCLAIM?

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The synonyms of “Acclaim” are: applaud, clap, spat, hail, herald, lionized, revered, honoured, esteemed, lauded, well thought of, well received, acknowledged, praise, cheer, commend, express approval of, approve, express admiration for, welcome, pay tribute to, speak highly of, eulogize, compliment, congratulate, celebrate, sing the praises of, praise to the skies, rave about, go into raptures about, go into raptures over, heap praise on, wax lyrical about, say nice things about, make much of, pat on the back, take one's hat off to, salute, throw bouquets at, lionize, exalt, admire, toast, flatter, adulate, vaunt, extol, glorify, honour, hymn, proclaim, announce, declare, pronounce, hail as, acclamation, eclat, plaudit, plaudits, applause, cheers, ovation, tribute, accolade, salutes

Acclaim as a Noun

Definitions of "Acclaim" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “acclaim” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Enthusiastic and public praise.
• Enthusiastic approval.

Synonyms of "Acclaim" as a noun (11 Words)

acclamation	Loud and enthusiastic approval. The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation.
accolade	An expression of praise or admiration. The hotel has won numerous accolades.
applause	A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together. They gave him a round of applause.
cheers	A cry or shout of approval.
eclat	Brilliant or conspicuous success or effect. The eclat of a great achievement.
ovation	A processional entrance into Rome by a victorious commander, of lesser honour than a triumph. The performance received a thundering ovation.
plaudit	The applause of an audience. The network has received plaudits for its sports coverage.
plaudits	Enthusiastic approval. He acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd.
praise	The expression of approval or admiration for someone or something. The audience was full of praise for the whole production.
salutes	An act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat. A musical salute to the composer on his birthday.
tribute	An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration. The king had at his disposal plunder and tribute amassed through warfare.

Usage Examples of "Acclaim" as a noun

• She has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy.
• The book met with modest acclaim.

Acclaim as a Verb

Definitions of "Acclaim" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “acclaim” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Praise enthusiastically and publicly.
• Praise vociferously.
• Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval.

Synonyms of "Acclaim" as a verb (55 Words)

acknowledged	Express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for.
admire	Feel admiration for. I admire your courage.
adulate	Praise (someone) excessively. He was adulated in the press.
announce	Announce publicly or officially. He announced the winners of the spelling bee.
applaud	Show strong approval of (a person or action); praise. The crowd whistled and applauded.
approve	Judge to be right or commendable; think well of. They would not approve.
celebrate	Have a celebration. Wildlife campaigners celebrated after their victory.
cheer	Become cheerful. He seemed greatly cheered by my arrival.
clap	Show approval of a person or action by clapping. When the clapping had died down he stood up to make a speech.
commend	Present as suitable for approval or acceptance recommend. As they set out on their journey I commend them to your care.
compliment	Express respect or esteem for. The manager was heard to compliment the other team s good play.
congratulate	Pride or congratulate oneself for an achievement. Simone wrote to her shortly after her engagement had been announced to congratulate her.
declare	Declare to be. The mansion was declared a fire hazard.
esteemed	Look on as or consider.
eulogize	Praise highly in speech or writing. The dead woman was eulogized at the funeral.
exalt	Praise, glorify, or honor. This naturally exalts the peasant above his brethren in the same rank of society.
express admiration for	Obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action.
express approval of	Articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise.
extol	Praise enthusiastically. He extolled the virtues of the Russian peoples.
flatter	Cause (someone) to feel honoured and pleased. The final scoreline flattered England.
glorify	Praise glorify or honor. You are glorifying a rather mediocre building.
go into raptures about	Be awarded; be allotted.
go into raptures over	Be in the right place or situation.
hail	Hail falls. She hails from Kalamazoo.
hail as	Greet enthusiastically or joyfully.
heap praise on	Bestow in large quantities.
herald	Greet enthusiastically or joyfully. The band have been heralded as the great hope for the nineties.
honour	Accept as pay. They honoured their parents in all they did.
honoured	Accept as pay.
hymn	Sing hymns. They hymned their love of God.
lauded	Praise, glorify, or honor.
lionize	Give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity. The tenor was lionized in Vienna.
lionized	Assign great social importance to.
make much of	Eliminate urine.
pat on the back	Pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin.
pay tribute to	Do or give something to somebody in return.
praise	Express one’s respect and gratitude towards (a deity), especially in song. We praise God for past blessings.
praise to the skies	Express approval of.
proclaim	State or announce. His high intelligent forehead proclaimed a strength of mind that was almost tangible.
pronounce	Pronounce judgment on. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
rave about	Participate in an all-night techno dance party.
revered	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of.
salute	Make a formal salute to. Don t you usually salute a superior officer.
say nice things about	Express in words.
sing the praises of	Divulge confidential information or secrets.
spat	Clap one’s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval. Bullets were spatting the leaves.
speak highly of	Give a speech to.
take one's hat off to	Take somebody somewhere.
throw bouquets at	Cause to fall off.
toast	Propose a toast to. He is toasted by the trade as the outstanding dealer in children s books.
vaunt	Show off. He was initially vaunted by the West for his leadership of the country.
wax lyrical about	Cover with wax.
welcome	Bid welcome to greet upon arrival. I welcome your proposals.
well received	Come up, as of a liquid.
well thought of	Come up, as of a liquid.

Usage Examples of "Acclaim" as a verb

• The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success.

Associations of "Acclaim" (30 Words)

acclamation	Enthusiastic approval. The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation.
admire	Regard with respect or warm approval. I admire your courage.
adulation	Servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise. He found it difficult to cope with the adulation of the fans.
applaud	Show approval or praise by clapping. The crowd whistled and applauded.
applause	A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together. They gave him a round of applause.
bravo	Applaud with shouts of bravo or brava. Bravos rang out.
clamor	Compel someone to do something by insistent clamoring. He ignored the clamor of the crowd.
clap	Show approval of a person or action by clapping. The judge clapped him in jail.
clapping	A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together.
commend	Present as suitable for approval or acceptance recommend. Commend me to my son and bid him rule better than I.
commendable	Deserving praise. He showed commendable restraint.
compliment	Congratulations or praise expressed to someone. Carry my compliments to your kinsmen.
congratulate	Pride or congratulate oneself for an achievement. The operators are to be congratulated for the service that they provide.
eclat	Ceremonial elegance and splendor. Entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses.
encore	Of a performer give an encore. Several arias were encored.
eulogy	A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, especially a tribute to someone who has just died. A eulogy to the Queen Mother.
extol	Praise, glorify, or honor. Extol the virtues of one s children.
flatter	Praise somewhat dishonestly. I was very flattered to be given the commission.
kudos	An expression of approval and commendation. She was looking for kudos rather than profit.
laud	Praise (a person or their achievements) highly. The obituary lauded him as a great statesman and soldier.
laudable	Worthy of high praise. Laudable motives of improving housing conditions.
laudatory	Full of or giving praise. A laudatory remark.
ovation	A processional entrance into Rome by a victorious commander, of lesser honour than a triumph. The performance received a thundering ovation.
panegyric	A formal expression of praise. A panegyric on the pleasures of malt whisky.
pas	(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet.
plaudit	The applause of an audience. He acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd.
praise	An expression of approval and commendation. Give praise to God.
praising	Full of or giving praise.
thunderous	Extremely ominous. No goalkeeper cares to face his thunderous shots.
uproarious	Uncontrollably noisy. Uproarious stories.