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- 1. loud and enthusiastic approval: "the tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation" Similar Opposite
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1. : a loud eager expression of approval, praise, or assent. 2. : an overwhelming affirmative vote by cheers, shouts, or applause rather than by ballot. Did you know? Approval can come from a single person, but acclamation requires a larger audience. An acclaimed movie is widely praised, and critical acclaim can lead to box-office success.
loud and enthusiastic praise or approval. Cdn Someone who is elected by acclamation is elected without opposition. (Definition of acclamation from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of acclamation.
noun [ U ] formal us / ˌæk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃ ə n / uk / ˌæk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. public approval and praise: His speech was greeted with (shouts of) acclamation. Synonyms. acclaim. plaudit formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Praising and applauding. acclaim. accolade. adulate. adulation. adulatory. clap. compliment.
Acclamation definition: a loud shout or other demonstration of welcome, goodwill, or approval.. See examples of ACCLAMATION used in a sentence.
noun. 1. an enthusiastic reception or exhibition of welcome, approval, etc. 2. an expression of approval by a meeting or gathering through shouts or applause. 3. Canadian. an instance of electing or being elected without opposition. her acclamation is being publicly questioned. 4. See by acclamation. Collins English Dictionary.
n. 1. an enthusiastic reception or exhibition of welcome, approval, etc. 2. an expression of approval by a meeting or gathering through shouts or applause. 3. Canadian an instance of electing or being elected without opposition: there were two acclamations in the 1985 election. 4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) by acclamation.
Definition of acclamation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Acclamation is a noisy or enthusiastic expression of approval for someone or something. [formal] [...] 2. If someone is chosen or elected by acclamation, they are elected without a written vote. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'acclamation' British English: ækləmeɪʃən American English: ækləmeɪʃən. More. Synonyms of 'acclamation'
An oral vote, especially an enthusiastic vote of approval taken without formal ballot. A motion passed by acclamation. American Heritage. Loud applause or strong approval. Webster's New World. A vote by voice; esp., an enthusiastic approving vote without an actual count. Elected by acclamation. Webster's New World. More Noun Definitions (5)
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