to welcome or salute with shouts or sounds of joy and approval; applaud

to acclaim the conquering heroes.

to announce or proclaim with enthusiastic approval

to acclaim the new king.

to make acclamation; applaud.

acclamation ( defs. 1, 2 ) .

noun

beratement , criticism , disapproval , jeering , vituperation

verb

berate , censure , damn , denounce , disapprove , dishonor , vituperate

noun

acclamation , acknowledgment , applause , approbation , celebration , cheering , clapping , commendation , eulogizing , exaltation , honor , kudos , pat on the back , pat on the head , plaudits , pr , praise , puff , pumping up , rave , recognition , strokes , stroking , compliment , encomium , eulogy , laudation , panegyric , plaudit , approval , cheer , cry , fame , glory , homage , reverence , shout

verb

applaud , approve , blow horn , boost , celebrate , cheer , clap , commend , compliment , eulogize , exalt , extol , give a bouquet , give a posy , give kudos , hail , hand it to , hear it for , honor , laud , praise , puff up , push * , rave , recommend , root , salute , stroke * , glorify , magnify , panegyrize , approbation , bravos , fame , homage , kudos , ovation , plaudits , repute