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ACCLAIM Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word acclaim. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word acclaim. (close relations)
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plaudits
nounn
noun

• enthusiastic approval

accolade
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

admiration
nounn
noun

• a feeling of delighted approval and liking

• the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

• a favorable judgment

applause
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

approbation
nounn
noun

• official approval

• official recognition or approval

commendation
nounn
noun

• an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

• a message expressing a favorable opinion

compliment
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration

verb

• say something to someone that expresses praise

• express respect or esteem for

esteem
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• a feeling of delighted approval and liking

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• look on as or consider

fame
nounn
noun

• the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

• favorable public reputation

glory
nounn
noun

• a state of high honor

• brilliant radiant beauty

• an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint

verb

• rejoice proudly

honor
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

kudos
nounn
noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

praise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of approval and commendation

• offering words of homage as an act of worship

verb

• express approval of

recognition
nounn
noun

• the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

• the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering

• approval

• coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

• (biology) the ability of one molecule to attach to another molecule that has a complementary shape

• the explicit and formal acknowledgement of a government or of the national independence of a country

• an acceptance (as of a claim) as true and valid

• designation by the chair granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body

regard
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

• (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

• a long fixed look

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

verb

• deem to be

• look at attentively

• connect closely and often incriminatingly

acclamation
nounn
noun

• enthusiastic approval

applaud
verbv
verb

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• express that something is worthy of praise

clap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden very loud noise

• a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra

• a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated

verb

• put quickly or forcibly

• cause to strike the air in flight

• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

• clap one's hands together

• strike the air in flight

• strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting

• strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise

eclat
nounn
noun

• enthusiastic approval

• ceremonial elegance and splendor

• brilliant or conspicuous success or effect

hail
verb, nounv, n
noun

• precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents

• many objects thrown forcefully through the air

• enthusiastic greeting

verb

• praise vociferously

• be a native of

• call for

• greet enthusiastically or joyfully

• precipitate as small ice particles

Best Hypernyms For ACCLAIM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for acclaim, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
approval commendation admiration applaud applause gesticulate gesture honor motion praise recognition tribute

Alternatives for PLAUDITS

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