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   Ac·cla·ma·tion

   /ˌakləˈmāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. loud and enthusiastic approval, typically to welcome or honor someone or something: "the tackle brought the fans to their feet in acclamation" Similar praiseapplausecheersovationtributeaccoladeacclaimsalutesplauditsapprovaladmirationapprobationcongratulationscommendationwelcomeflatterykudosadulationhomagecomplimenta pat on the backeulogyencomiumpanegyricbouquetslaurelstestimonialrare:extolmentlaudationeulogiumshoutingcalling outoral voteshoutswithout a votewithout a ballotwith overwhelming vocal approvalby popular demandOpposite criticism

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin acclamatio(n-), from acclamare ‘shout at’, later ‘shout in approval’ (see acclaim).

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