ACCLAIMING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

enthusiastic approval

Example: the book met with modest acclaim; he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd; they gave him more eclat than he really deserved

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

praise vociferously

Example: The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

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