All acclaim synonyms
ac·claim
A a noun acclaim
- kudos — plural of kudo.
- applause — Applause is the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands to show approval.
- commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
- acclamation — Acclamation is a noisy or enthusiastic expression of approval for someone or something.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- rave — to talk wildly, as in delirium.
- recognition — an act of recognizing or the state of being recognized.
- eclat — brilliance of success, reputation, etc.: the éclat of a great achievement.
- herald — (formerly) a royal or official messenger, especially one representing a monarch in an ambassadorial capacity during wartime.
- acknowledgment — An acknowledgment is a statement or action which recognizes that something exists or is true.
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
- cheering — encouraging shouts from supporters, admirers etc
- approbation — Approbation is approval of something or agreement to it.
- plaudits — an enthusiastic expression of approval: Her portrayal of Juliet won the plaudits of the critics.
- puff — a short, quick blast, as of wind or breath.
- celebration — A celebration is a special enjoyable event that people organize because something pleasant has happened or because it is someone's birthday or anniversary.
- pr — packet radio
- clapping — to strike the palms of (one's hands) against one another resoundingly, and usually repeatedly, especially to express approval: She clapped her hands in appreciation.
- stroking — an act or instance of stroking; a stroking movement.
- approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
- honour — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
- plaudit — an enthusiastic expression of approval: Her portrayal of Juliet won the plaudits of the critics.
- pat on the back — to strike lightly or gently with something flat, as with a paddle or the palm of the hand, usually in order to flatten, smooth, or shape: to pat dough into flat pastry forms.
verb acclaim
- applaud — When a group of people applaud, they clap their hands in order to show approval, for example when they have enjoyed a play or concert.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- hail — to pour down on as or like hail: The plane hailed leaflets on the city.
- root — Elihu [el-uh-hyoo] /ˈɛl əˌhyu/ (Show IPA), 1845–1937, U.S. lawyer and statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1912.
- celebrate — If you celebrate, you do something enjoyable because of a special occasion or to mark someone's success.
- stroke — a short oblique stroke (/) between two words indicating that whichever is appropriate may be chosen to complete the sense of the text in which they occur: The defendant and his/her attorney must appear in court.
- commend — If you commend someone or something, you praise them formally.
- cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
- boost — If one thing boosts another, it causes it to increase, improve, or be more successful.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- recommend — to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably: to recommend an applicant for a job; to recommend a book.
- push — to press upon or against (a thing) with force in order to move it away.
- approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.
- clap — When you clap, you hit your hands together to show appreciation or attract attention.
- salute — Military. to pay respect to or honor by some formal act, as by raising the right hand to the side of the headgear, presenting arms, firing cannon, dipping colors, etc.
- spat — a pointed rod or bar for thrusting through and holding meat that is to be cooked before or over a fire.
- hand it to — the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb.
adjective acclaim
- pre-eminence — the state or character of being preeminent.
- noter — a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
- renown — widespread and high repute; fame.