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   accolade

   /ˈakəleɪd/

   noun

   • 1. an award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit: "the hotel has won numerous accolades" Similar honourrecognitionprivilegeawardgifttitleprizelaurelsbayspalm
   • ▪ an expression of praise or admiration: "poignant accolades and urgent testimonials of thanks" Similar tributecommendationacclaimapplauseovationacclamationapprovaladmirationapprobationtestimonialpraisewelcomeflatterykudosadulationhomagecomplimentpat on the backeulogyencomiumpanegyriccheerssalutesplauditscongratulationsbouquetsinformal:raverare:extolmentlaudationeulogiumOpposite criticism
   • 2. a touch on a person's shoulders with a sword at the bestowing of a knighthood.

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French, from Provençal acolada, literally ‘embrace around the neck (when bestowing knighthood)’, from Latin ad- ‘at, to’ + collum ‘neck’.

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   Where did the word accolade come from?

   • The first records of the word accolade come from the 1870s. It comes from the French accol (er), meaning “to embrace,” ultimately from col, which means “neck” (and is also the basis of the word collar ).

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   What is the difference between a sword and an accolade?

   • By the 19th century, accolade came to mean "award." A person who achieves a goal in research or service may receive an official paper certificate or trophy, an accolade of achievement, while a performer or speaker might get an accolade in the form of applause from the audience. Rarely does either of these types of accolade involve a sword.

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   What does accolade mean?

   • The meaning of ACCOLADE is a mark of acknowledgment : award. How to use accolade in a sentence. What is the origin of accolade?

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   Where does the word accol come from?

   • It comes from the French accol (er), meaning “to embrace,” ultimately from col, which means “neck” (and is also the basis of the word collar ). You know that part in movies where the king or queen touches the soon-to-be knight on each shoulder with a sword and says “I knight you Sir So-And-So”?

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

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   An accolade is a formal word for praise and approval, or something that shows respect or honour. Learn how to use it in sentences, and find synonyms and related words in the Cambridge Dictionary.

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     ACCOLADE meaning: 1. praise and approval: 2. praise and...

   • Znaczenie Accolade, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     accolade definicja: 1. praise and approval: 2. praise and...

   • Traditional

     ACCOLADE translate: 讚美，讚賞;榮譽，嘉獎. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Accolade in Russian

     ACCOLADE translate: восхваление . Learn more in the...

   • Accolade in Simplified Chinese

     ACCOLADE translate: 赞美，赞赏;荣誉，嘉奖. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Accolade: Polish Translation

     ACCOLADE translate: wyraz uznania . Learn more in the...

   • Acclivity

     ACCLIVITY definition: 1. an upward slope; the fact of...

   • Pronunciation in English

     ACCOLADE pronunciation. How to say ACCOLADE. Listen to the...

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   Accolade is a noun that means a mark of recognition, praise, or honor. It comes from the French verb accoler, meaning "to embrace", and was originally used for a ceremonial embrace conferring knighthood.

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   Accolade definition: any award, honor, or laudatory notice. See examples of ACCOLADE used in a sentence.

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   ACCOLADE meaning: 1. praise and approval: 2. praise and approval: . Learn more.

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   accolade: 1 n a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction Synonyms: award , honor , honour , laurels Types: show 43 types... hide 43 types... prize , trophy something given as a token of victory aliyah (Judaism) the honor of being called up to the reading desk in the synagogue to read from the Torah academic degree , degree an award ...

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   An accolade is something done or said to show admiration or respect for someone or something. It can also be a ceremonial gesture, a musical brace, or an architectural moulding. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms.

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word accolade, which means a ceremonial embrace or a sign of great respect. Find examples of accolade in sentences and related words.