acclaim
Translation
acclaim, praise, applause
Examples
The novel received widespread critical acclaim.
The novel received widespread critical acclaim.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) receive/win/earn acclaim to get praise for something The film won international acclaim.
Similar Words
Synonyms: praise, applause, approval; Antonyms: criticism, condemnation
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'clamare' (to shout). The original meaning is 'to shout at'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'a claim' to fame, which brings praise and 'acclaim'.