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acclaim

The correct spelling is acclaim.

How to pronounce acclaim

/ə.ˈkleɪm/
verb

IPA: /ə.ˈkleɪm/

Say it like: Acc-lay-m

The correct spelling is acclaim. To shout; to call out. For example: "a highly-acclaimed novel"

Usage Examples

a highly-acclaimed novel

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To shout; to call out.
  2. 2.To express great approval (for).
  3. 3.To salute or praise with great approval; to compliment; to applaud; to welcome enthusiastically.
  4. 4.To claim.
  5. 5.To declare by acclamations.

noun

  1. 1.An acclamation; a shout of applause.
  2. 2.A claim.

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