acclaim

Definition

Examples

The new film received wide acclaim from critics around the world.

Word Family

Synonyms

• praisean expression of approval and commendation
• applaudclap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
• commendationan official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

Collocations

• Easy wide acclaim
  describing wide acclaim (having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other)
• Medium widely acclaimed film
  describing widely acclaimed film (to a great degree)
• Hard receive international acclaim
  to receive international acclaim, meaning to get something; come into possession of
• Very Hard achieve universal acclaim
  to successfully accomplish or reach regarding universal acclaim
• Hard critically acclaimed
  describing critically acclaimed (in a critical manner)