Vocabulary Spotlight
Acclaim
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Definition: प्रशंसा (prashansa) – Public praise or enthusiastic approval.
Pronunciation
[uh-kleym]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Applause – तालियाँ (taaliyaan)
Related Words
Fame – प्रसिद्धि (prasiddhi)
Word Origin
“Acclaim” Latin “acclamare” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to shout or call out.” Yeh 14th century mein English mein istemaal hone laga.
– “Acclaim” originates from the Latin “acclamare,” meaning “to shout or call out.” It entered English in the 14th century.
Word Family
Noun: Acclaim – प्रशंसा (prashansa)
Verb: To acclaim – प्रशंसा करना (prashansa karna)
Usage Examples
1. Uske performance ko desh bhar mein acclaim mila.
– His performance received acclaim nationwide.
2. Director ki naye film ne critics ka acclaim jeeta.
– The director’s new film won critical acclaim.
Cultural Note
India mein, acclaim ka concept awards aur recognition ke saath joda jata hai, jaise actors aur artists ko national awards aur audience ki taraf se acclaim milta hai.
In Context
“Acclaim” ka use un cheezon ke liye hota hai jo public praise ya appreciation ko darshati hain, jaise movies, performances ya kisi kaam ki quality.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Acclaim” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Acclaim” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?