n. 25B6; verb the booklet has been widely acclaimed by teachers : PRAISE, applaud, cheer, commend, approve, welcome, pay tribute to, speak highly of, eulogize, compliment, celebrate, sing the praises of, rave about, heap praise on, wax lyrical about, lionize, exalt, admire, hail, extol, honour, hymn; informal crack someone/something up; N. Amer. informal ballyhoo; formal laud.
criticize.
25B6; noun she has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy : PRAISE, applause, cheers, ovation, tribute, accolade, acclamation, salutes, plaudits, bouquets; approval, approbation, admiration, congratulations, commendation, welcome, homage; compliment, a pat on the back.
criticism.