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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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   acclamation: [noun] a loud eager expression of approval, praise, or assent.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACCLAMATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ACCLAMATION definition: 1. public approval and praise: 2. public approval and praise: 3. loud and enthusiastic praise or…. Learn more.

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   Acclamation definition: a loud shout or other demonstration of welcome, goodwill, or approval.. See examples of ACCLAMATION used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryACCLAMATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ACCLAMATION meaning: 1. public approval and praise: 2. public approval and praise: 3. loud and enthusiastic praise or…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › acclamationAcclamation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   acclamation: 1 n enthusiastic approval Synonyms: acclaim , eclat , plaudit , plaudits Type of: approval , commendation a message expressing a favorable opinion

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionacclamation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   by acclamation The decision was taken by acclamation. Word Origin mid 16th cent.: from Latin acclamatio(n-) , from acclamare ‘shout at’, from ad- ‘to’ + clamare ‘to shout’, later ‘shout in approval’.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › acclamationacclamation - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · acclamation (countable and uncountable, plural acclamations) A shout of approbation , favor, or assent; eager expression of approval ; loud applause . Synonym: acclaim

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › acclamationAcclamation - definition of acclamation by The Free Dictionary

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   Define acclamation. acclamation synonyms, acclamation pronunciation, acclamation translation, English dictionary definition of acclamation. enthusiastic approval: The performance was met with acclamation.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishacclamation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of acclamation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › acclamationAcclamation Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    ACCLAMATION meaning: 1 : strong and enthusiastic approval or praise; 2 : a vote to accept or approve someone or something that is done by cheers, shouts, or applause usually used in the phrase {phrase}by acclamation{/phrase}