The mayor's speech was received with much acclaim.
Source: tatoeba (2334849)
Acclaim
/əˈkleɪm/
Synonyms for "acclaim" (151 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (31)
Strong matches (45)
Related words (75)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: plaudits, abide by, accede, accept, acclaiming.
- Sentence evidence is available for acclaim, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "acclaim".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "acclaim"
Keep "acclaim" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "acclaim" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "acclaim", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "acclaim" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
6 entriesCollocations
6 entriescritical acclaimglobal acclaimmass acclaimpublic acclaimuniversal acclaimwidespread acclaim
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
21 translations across 15 languages.
Bikol Central
1 entries- rukyaw verb (to applaud)
Bulgarian
1 entries- аплодирам verb (to applaud)
Dutch
3 entries- loven verb (to applaud)
- prijzen verb (to applaud)
- toejuichen verb (to applaud)
Esperanto
1 entries- aklami verb (to applaud)
Finnish
1 entries- osoittaa suosiotaan verb (to applaud)
French
2 entries- acclamer verb (to applaud)
- applaudir verb (to applaud)
German
2 entries- applaudieren verb (to applaud)
- klatschen verb (to applaud)
Hungarian
1 entries- megtapsol verb (to applaud)
Italian
2 entries- acclamare verb (to applaud)
- applaudire verb (to applaud)
Middle English
1 entries- recomaunden verb (to applaud)
Māori
1 entries- whakamanahau verb (to applaud)
Norwegian
1 entries- hylle verb (to applaud)
Portuguese
1 entries- aclamar verb (to applaud)
Russian
1 entries- аплоди́ровать verb (to applaud)
Spanish
2 entries- aclamar verb (to applaud)
- aplaudir verb (to applaud)
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Nelson Mandela was one of those rare people who manage to win universal acclaim throughout the world.
Source: tatoeba (2922169)
She received international acclaim for her research.
Source: tatoeba (7801187)
She was a brilliant scholar, receiving acclaim far and wide.
Source: tatoeba (10248428)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "acclaim"?
Closest matches include plaudits, abide by, accede, accept, acclaiming.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "acclaim"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.