acclaim

 
Pronunciation: /əˈkleɪm/

verb

[with object]
  • praise enthusiastically and publicly: the conference was acclaimed as a considerable success

noun

[mass noun]
  • enthusiastic and public praise: she has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy

Origin:

early 17th century (in the sense 'express approval'): from Latin acclamare, from ad- 'to' + clamare 'to shout'. The change in the ending was due to association with claim. Current senses date from the 17th century