9+ Synonyms for Acclaim & Similar Words

Definition of acclaim

noun
  1. enthusiastic approval; "the book met with modest acclaim"; "he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd"; "they gave him more eclat than he really deserved"
verb
  1. praise vociferously; "The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein"
  2. clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

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"Acclaim" in song lyrics

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  • "Rippin up your frame, it's the critical acclaim"
    Delinquent Habits — No Identity
  • "settle for fame, and play the game instead of critical acclaim"
    Freestyle (Arsonists) — Focus
  • "picture 1994 plymouth acclaim"
    AOL — AOL

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