Meaning & use
Hailed
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Acclaimed or greeted with enthusiastic approval, or called out to in order to attract attention.
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The scientist was hailed as a pioneer after her discovery was confirmed.
Critics hailed the film as an instant classic.
A note on using this word
"Hail" comes from Old Norse heill, meaning "healthy" or "whole," the same root behind the greeting "hail and farewell."
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2. verb
To signal or call out to someone, especially to attract a taxi or ship.
She stood on the corner and hailed a passing taxi.
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