to greet or acclaim enthusiastically, to signal to a driver of a taxi, bus, etc. to stop

be hailed as, hail from, hail a cab

Formal and Informal Expressions of hailed

In different contexts, you can replace 'hailed' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'acclaim, commend' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'cheer on, root for' is a commonplace synonym.

hailed: Explore its Definition & Usage

hailed Definition

1to greet or acclaim enthusiastically
2to signal to a driver of a taxi, bus, etc. to stop

Using hailed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hailed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The new policy was hailed as a major success.
Example
The crowd hailed the hero with cheers and applause.
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I hailed a taxi and got in.
Example
She hailed a passing bus and climbed aboard.

hailed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hailed

Antonyms for hailed

Phrases with hailed

be hailed as
to be publicly recognized or celebrated as something
Example
The young athlete was hailed as a future star after winning the championship.
hail from
to come from a particular place or background
Example
He hails from a small town in the Midwest.
hail a cab
to signal to a taxi driver to stop and pick you up
Example
We had to hail a cab to get to the airport on time.

Origins of hailed

from Old English 'hālgian', meaning 'to make holy'

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Summary: hailed in Brief

The verb 'hailed' [heɪld] means to enthusiastically greet or acknowledge someone or something, or to signal to a driver of a taxi, bus, etc. to stop. It can be used in phrases like 'be hailed as' and 'hail from'. Examples include 'The new policy was hailed as a major success' and 'She hailed a passing bus and climbed aboard'.