Acclaiming

Pronunciation: /əˈkleɪmɪŋ/

Definitions of acclaiming

verb to praise or express approval for someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 The children were acclaiming their favorite cartoon character.

A2 The audience was acclaiming the singer's performance with loud cheers.

B1 The critics were acclaiming the artist's latest work as a masterpiece.

B2 The film was acclaimed by audiences and critics alike for its powerful storytelling.

C1 The Nobel Prize winner was acclaimed for her groundbreaking research in the field of science.

C2 The renowned author was acclaimed as one of the greatest literary minds of our time.

Examples of acclaiming in a Sentence

formal The renowned author was acclaiming the success of his latest novel at the book launch event.

informal The crowd was acclaiming the singer's performance at the concert last night.

slang We were all acclaiming the new video game that just came out.

figurative The artist's bold and innovative work was acclaiming the boundaries of traditional art.

Grammatical Forms of acclaiming

• past tense: acclaimed
• plural: acclaiming
• comparative: more acclaimed
• superlative: most acclaimed
• present tense: acclaims
• future tense: will acclaim
• perfect tense: have acclaimed
• continuous tense: is acclaiming
• singular: acclaim
• positive degree: acclaiming
• infinitive: to acclaim
• gerund: acclaiming
• participle: acclaimed

Origin and Evolution of acclaiming

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acclaiming' originated from the Latin word 'acclamare', which means to shout or applaud.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'acclaiming' has evolved to encompass not just shouting or applauding, but also to express approval or praise for someone or something in a more general sense.