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acclamation

[ˌækləˈmeɪʃən]

acclamation Definition

  • 1loud and enthusiastic approval, typically to welcome or honor someone or something
  • 2an instance of electing a person to an office or of officially honoring someone by approving their appointment or election

Using acclamation: Examples

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

  • Example

    The new president was greeted with acclamation from the crowd.

  • Example

    The team's victory was met with acclamation from their fans.

  • Example

    The acclamation of the new CEO was unanimous among the board members.

acclamation Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for acclamation

Phrases with acclamation

  • by unanimous approval or without a vote

    Example

    The motion was passed by acclamation, as no one opposed it.

  • the loud and enthusiastic approval of a group of people

    Example

    The acclamation of the crowd was deafening as the band took the stage.

  • the official approval of a candidate for a position through an election or appointment process

    Example

    The acclamation of the candidate was announced after the votes were counted.

Origins of acclamation

from Latin 'acclamatio', from 'acclamare' meaning 'shout at'

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Summary: acclamation in Brief

'Acclamation' [ˌækləˈmeɪʃən] refers to loud and enthusiastic approval, often used to welcome or honor someone or something. It can also denote the official approval of a candidate for a position. Phrases like 'by acclamation' and 'acclamation of the crowd' use 'acclamation' to describe unanimous approval or the loud approval of a group of people, respectively.