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ac•claim



Pronunciation: (u-klām'), [key]
—v.t.
1. to welcome or salute with shouts or sounds of joy and approval; applaud: to acclaim the conquering heroes.
2. to announce or proclaim with enthusiastic approval: to acclaim the new king.

—v.i.
to make acclamation; applaud.

—n.
acclamation (defs. 1, 2).

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