v. & n.
v.tr. 1 welcome or applaud enthusiastically; praise publicly. 2 (foll. by compl.) hail as ( acclaimed him king; was acclaimed the winner).
n. 1 applause; welcome; public praise. 2 a shout of acclaim. acclaimer n.
[ ME f. L acclamare (as AC-, clamare shout: spelling assim. to claim) ]