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Acclaim

Uh-KLAYM

/ʌˈkleɪm/

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acclaim

Dictionary meaning

Enthusiastic approval.

Examples

  • The book met with modest acclaim.
  • I acclaimed the director's recent work.

Synonyms: eclat

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