acclaim

To praise someone or something publicly with great enthusiasm.

• The audience acclaimed the young singer.
• Critics acclaimed his book as a major achievement.
• Her latest performance has been widely acclaimed.

How to use it: acclaim someone/something as something (Critics acclaimed her first film as a masterpiece.)

Similar words: praise, celebrate, applaud, hail

Opposites: criticize, condemn

Common phrases: acclaim someone, acclaim something as something, acclaim a performance, acclaim an artist

Strong public praise and approval for someone or something.

• The film won widespread acclaim.
• Her novel received critical acclaim.
• He earned international acclaim for his research.

How to use it: acclaim for something (She received acclaim for her work with young musicians.)

Similar words: praise, recognition, applause

Opposites: criticism, condemnation

Common phrases: critical acclaim, international acclaim, win acclaim