Dictionary entry

Acclaim

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Ac‐claim″ (�), v. t. [L. acclamare; ad + clamare to cry out. See Claim, Clamor.] 1. To applaud. “A glad acclaiming train.” Thomson.

2. To declare by acclamations.

While the shouting crowd

Acclaims thee king of traitors.

Smollett.

3. To shout; as, to acclaim my joy.