Meaning & use
acclamations
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“acclamations” is a form of “acclamation”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nounpluralformal
Plural of acclamation: loud shows of praise, welcome or approval from a crowd.
Grammar: Plural countable noun; the singular acclamation is also uncountable in the sense of enthusiastic approval.
Patterns
- greeted with acclamations
The winners walked out to the acclamations of the crowd.
Cheers and acclamations filled the stadium.
The speech was met with loud acclamations.
Word forms
| singular | acclamation |
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Common combinations
- loud acclamations
- Loud acclamations rang through the hall.
- greeted with acclamations
- The team was greeted with acclamations.
- cries of acclamation
- There were cries of acclamation as she lifted the trophy.
- public acclamations
- Public acclamations followed the announcement.
Synonyms and how they differ
- cheers
- Cheers are plain shouts of support, whereas acclamations sounds more formal and ceremonial.
- applause
- Applause is clapping, while acclamations can include shouts and spoken praise.
- ovations
- Ovations are long and warm bursts of applause, often standing, while acclamations stress words of praise.
Opposites
Word family
- acclaim verb
- to praise publicly and warmly
- acclaimed adjective
- widely praised
- acclamation noun
- enthusiastic approval, or approval by shouts instead of a vote
Commonly confused: acclamations or acclimation?
acclamations vs acclimation
Acclimation is getting used to a new climate or condition; acclamations are shouts of praise.
Practice
The new champion was greeted with ______ from thousands of fans.
Choose one answer.
Acclamations are shows of praise, which suits a champion. Acclimations are about adapting, and the other options have different meanings.
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