acclaim
//əˈkleɪm//
Verb
acclaimInfinitive
acclaimPresent tense
acclaimedPast tense
acclaimedPast participle
acclaimingPresent participle
acclaimsThird-person singular
1
To praise enthusiastically and publicly; to applaud or celebrate someone or something with great approval.
Critics acclaimed the young artist's debut exhibition.
2
To officially recognize or declare someone as having a particular status or quality.
The committee acclaimed her as the new chairperson.
Noun
acclaimSingular
1
Enthusiastic public praise or approval.
The film received widespread acclaim from critics.