Acclaim and Ballyhoo

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Acclaim verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

Usage example: she has long been acclaimed by the critics for her realistic acting

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Ballyhoo and acclaim are semantically related. (North American) In some cases you can use "Ballyhoo" instead a verb "Acclaim". informal substitute

Nearby Words: acclaimed, acclaiming

Ballyhoo verb - To praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively.

Usage example: that reviewer always ballyhoos any book by one of his pet authors

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Acclaim and ballyhoo are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acclaim" instead a verb "Ballyhoo".

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