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acclaim

/əˈkleɪm/
ac · claim ə · ˈkleɪm
English Definition
v./n. praise publicly
中文释义
称赞,喝彩
Significado en Español
aclamar, elogiar
한국어 뜻
갈채, 찬사
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hoan hô, ca ngợi
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How to use “acclaim” in a sentence

The film was acclaimed by critics.

此电影获好评。

The young author won acclaim for her first novel.

这位年轻作家的第一部小说赢得了赞誉。

The science fair project was acclaimed by all the judges.

这个科学展项目受到所有评委的称赞。

The band's new album received wide acclaim.

这支乐队的新专辑广受好评。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ac(strengthen)+claim(shout)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “acclaim” as used in the sentence: The actor received widespread acclaim for his powerful performance.

  1. A confusion
  2. B criticism
  3. C indifference
  4. D applause
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D — applause. “acclaim” means v./n. praise publicly

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Critics were quick to ______ the young pianist's brilliant debut.

  1. A mock
  2. B acclaim
  3. C scold
  4. D ignore
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B — acclaim. “acclaim” means v./n. praise publicly

Common questions about “acclaim”

What does “acclaim” mean?

acclaim — v./n. praise publicly. In Chinese: 称赞,喝彩.

How do you pronounce “acclaim”?

acclaim is pronounced /əˈkleɪm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ac · claim.

How do you use “acclaim” in a sentence?

“acclaim” means /n. praise publicly. Examples: (1) The film was acclaimed by critics. (2) The young author won acclaim for her first novel. (3) The science fair project was acclaimed by all the judges. (4) The band's new album received wide acclaim.

What are synonyms for “acclaim”?

praise, cheer — all close in meaning to acclaim (v./n. praise publicly).

Is “acclaim” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. acclaim appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “acclaim”?

ac(strengthen)+claim(shout)

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