Acclaim

v. t. [Lat. acclamare, from ad and clamare, to cry aloud; Fr. acclamer, Sp. aclamar, It. acclamare. See CLAIM, CLAMOR.] [Rare.] 1. To honor or meet with applause. How gladly did they spend their breath in acclaiming thee! Bp. Hall. 2. To declare by acclamation; to salute. While the shouting crowd Acclaims thee king of traitors. Smollett.