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hailed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈheɪɫd// UK //hˈeɪld// hailed

v. to describe someone or something as being very good or special. You often see this in news stories about successful people or new inventions.

v. to acclaim or enthusiastically describe someone or something as being of a specific nature. Often used in the passive voice to report public or critical reception.


SIMPLE

The new film was hailed as a masterpiece by critics.

CONTEXTUAL

The young scientist was hailed as a hero after discovering a way to clean plastic from the ocean.

COMPLEX

Although the policy was initially hailed as a landmark achievement in social reform, subsequent data suggested that its long-term impact on poverty was negligible.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the passive voice ('be hailed') and frequently followed by the preposition 'as'.

Pitfall

They hailed him a hero.They hailed him as a hero.When used to describe someone's status or quality, this verb typically requires the preposition 'as' before the noun phrase.

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