noun

acclaim

acclaim, praise, applause

The novel received widespread critical acclaim.

The novel received widespread critical acclaim.

((...)) receive/win/earn acclaim to get praise for something The film won international acclaim.

Synonyms: praise, applause, approval; Antonyms: criticism, condemnation

From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'clamare' (to shout). The original meaning is 'to shout at'.

Think of 'a claim' to fame, which brings praise and 'acclaim'.

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