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acclaim

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //əˈkɫeɪm// UK //ɐklˈeɪm// ac·claim Archaic Literary

n. strong praise and approval from a lot of people. It is often used when a famous person or a piece of art gets great reviews.

n. enthusiastic and public praise or approval. Often associated with artistic, academic, or political achievement.


SIMPLE

The new film received great critical acclaim.

CONTEXTUAL

The young diplomat returned home to wide acclaim after successfully negotiating the peace treaty.

COMPLEX

Despite the initial controversy surrounding its brutalist design, the new library eventually won international acclaim for its innovative use of natural light and sustainable materials.

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Etymology 1

* First attested in the early 14th century. * (to applaud): First attested in the 1630s. * Borrowed from Latin acclāmō (“raise a cry at; applaud”), formed from ad- + clāmō (“cry out, shout”).

Etymology 2

* First attested in 1667.

Usage

Commonly used in the phrase 'critical acclaim' or following the verbs 'receive', 'win', or 'earn'.

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