acclaim

Meanings

• noun

  praise and approval, especially that given publicly

  - "The team received acclaim for their outstanding performance."
  - "The novel was an instant acclaim and became a bestseller."

• noun

  recognition for achievement or merit

  - "The scientist received acclaim for her groundbreaking research."
  - "The actor received critical acclaim for his performance."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acclaim
claim , flame , tame , ame , game

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Variants

List of all variants of acclaim that leads to same result
acclaim , acclaimed , acclaimer , acclaimers , acclaiming , acclaims

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Etymology

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Old French acclamer, from acclame ‘a cry of approval, acclamation’, from accalmer ‘to shout, cry out’, from a ‘to’ + calme ‘calm’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'acclaim' comes from the Old French word 'acclamer', which means 'to shout or cry out'.

2. Acclaim was originally used to refer to a cry of approval or a shout of welcome.

3. In medieval Europe, acclaim was used to refer to the formal recognition of a new king or ruler.

4. The term 'acclaim' is often used interchangeably with the term 'praise'.

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Related Concepts

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1. praise: An expression of approval or admiration for someone or something.

2. approval: A favorable opinion or endorsement.

3. recognition: The identification, acknowledgement, or acceptance of someone or something.

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Culture

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Acclaim has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to denote praise, recognition, and approval. In literature, acclaim is often used to describe the reception of a work by critics or the public. In art, acclaim can refer to the recognition and success an artist achieves. In music, acclaim refers to the success and recognition an artist or album receives.

How to Memorize "acclaim"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crowd cheering and clapping for you, or imagine a critic giving a glowing review of your work.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being praised and recognized for your achievements.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym A-C-L-A-I-M: Approve, Compliment, Laud, Admire, Impress, Motivate.

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