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Acclamation

A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.

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Broader term 2

Approval 76% connected

Approbation; sanction.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Commendation 76% connected

The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

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Acclaim 74% connected

To applaud.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Acclaim 74% connected

To applaud.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 3

Acclaim 92% connected

To applaud.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Eclat 92% connected

Brilliancy of success or effort; splendor; brilliant show; striking effect; glory; renown.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Plaudit 92% connected

A mark or expression of applause; praise bestowed.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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