(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
If someone or something is ~ed, they are praised enthusiastically. (FORMAL)
She has been ~ed for the TV drama ‘Prime Suspect’...
He was ~ed as England’s greatest modern painter...
The group’s debut album was immediately ~ed a hip hop classic.
VERB: usu passive, be V-ed for n/-ing, be V-ed as n, be V-ed n
~ed
She has published six highly ~ed novels.
ADJ
2.
Acclaim is public praise for someone or something. (FORMAL)
Angela Bassett has won critical ~ for her excellent performance...
= praise
N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp, oft adj N