First Known Use: 1606
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1acclaim
verb ac·claim \ə-ˈklām\
: to praise (someone or something) in a very strong and enthusiastic way
Full Definition of ACCLAIM
transitive verb
2
: to declare by acclamation
intransitive verb
: to shout praise or applause
— ac·claim·er noun
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Origin of ACCLAIM
Latin acclamare, literally, to shout at, from ad- + clamare to shout — more at claim
2acclaim
noun
: strong approval or praise
Full Definition of ACCLAIM
1
: the act of acclaiming
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First Known Use of ACCLAIM
1667
ACCLAIM Defined for Kids
1acclaim
verb ac·claim \ə-ˈklām\
ac·claimedac·claim·ing
Definition of ACCLAIM for Kids
: 1praise 1 <The book was acclaimed by the critics.>
2acclaim
noun
Definition of ACCLAIM for Kids
: 2praise 1
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