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Learn “Acclaim”

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Acclaim

noun/uh-KLAYM/

Meaning

Loud and public praise or approval for someone's work.

In context

The young swimmer earned national acclaim after breaking the record.

Remember it

Acclaim holds 'claim', a crowd loudly CLAIMs how great you are.

Use it well

Acclaim is public, widespread praise, bigger than one person's compliment.