aclamar

Senses

1. 1.

   to acclaim, to cheer

   to applaud or praise enthusiastically, especially in a public setting

2. 2.

   to proclaim, to hail

   to declare or acknowledge someone as holding a position or title, often by popular approval

Examples

• "A multidão aclamou o novo campeão com grande entusiasmo."

  The crowd acclaimed the new champion with great enthusiasm.

• "O povo aclamou o líder como herói nacional."

  The people hailed the leader as a national hero.

• "Os torcedores aclamaram o time após a vitória histórica."

  The fans cheered the team after the historic victory.

Usage

Formal register, often used in contexts involving public recognition, celebrations, or political/historical events. Common collocations: "aclamar como" (acclaim as), "aclamar campeão/rei/herói" (acclaim champion/king/hero). The noun form is "aclamação."