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acclaim

intermediateB2

/əˈkleɪm/ · ac-claim

To praise enthusiastically and publicly.

Meanings

verbformal

To praise enthusiastically and publicly.

جذبے اور عمومی طور پر تعریف کرنا۔

تعریف کرنا

tareef karna

Formal: تعریف کرنا

Synonyms

praisecommendapplaudسراہناتعریفتقدیر

Antonyms

criticizecondemndisparageتنقید کرنامذمت کرناحقیر سمجھنا

Common Collocations

  • public acclaim
  • unanimous acclaim
  • critical acclaim

Example Sentences

The actor received great acclaim for his performance.

اداکار نے اپنی کارکردگی کے لئے بڑی تعریف حاصل کی۔

Adakar ne apni karkardagi ke liye bari tareef haasil ki.

The book was acclaimed by critics worldwide.

کتاب کو دنیا بھر کے ناقدین نے سراہا۔

Kitaab ko duniya bhar ke naaqidin ne saraaha.

Her artwork was met with widespread acclaim.

اس کی تخلیق کو وسیع پیمانے پر تعریف ملی۔

Is ki takhleeq ko wasee paimaane par tareef mili.

Easily Confused With

claim:While 'acclaim' refers to praise, 'claim' refers to stating or asserting a fact.

Word Family

acclaimed
adjectiveتعریف شدہ
acclamation
nounتعریف

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'acclaim' as shouting 'A-' for approval.

Picture a crowd applauding at a concert.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوشبو کی طرح پھیل جاؤ، تعریف ہوگی تمہاری

Khushboo ki tarah phail jao, tareef hogi tumhari

Spread like fragrance, you shall be praised.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو بانٹے اسے ملتا ہے

Jo baante use milta hai

He who shares is the one who receives.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "acclamare" — to shout, cry out

First known use: 15th century

The word 'acclaim' originated from the Latin word 'acclamare', which means to shout approval. Over time, it evolved into Middle English and has been used in modern English to signify public praise.