ACCLAIM


Meaning of ACCLAIM in English

— acclaimer , n.

/euh klaym"/ , v.t.

1. to welcome or salute with shouts or sounds of joy and approval; applaud: to acclaim the conquering heroes.

2. to announce or proclaim with enthusiastic approval: to acclaim the new king.

v.i.

3. to make acclamation; applaud.

n.

4. acclamation (defs. 1, 2).

[ 1630-40; acclamare. See AC-, CLAIM ]

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