acclaim
/ə.ˈkleɪm/verb
To praise someone or something publicly and with great enthusiasm.
Example sentences
- “Critics acclaimed her debut novel as a masterpiece.”
- “The new bridge was acclaimed for its bold design.”
- “He is widely acclaimed as one of the best chefs in Paris.”
Often passive: 'widely acclaimed', 'critically acclaimed'. The noun appears in the set phrase 'critical acclaim'.