hailed
/heɪld/
VERB
1. Praised or acclaimed
Recognized, praised, or celebrated publicly for achievements, qualities, or accomplishments.
1.1. Praise and admiration
Having received strong approval, admiration, or enthusiastic recognition for achievements or outstanding qualities.
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Examples
- The new leader was hailed as a visionary for his innovative ideas.
- The scientist was hailed for her groundbreaking discovery.
Related Words
- approved
- endorsed
- honored
- idolized
- recommended
- saluted
- touted
1.2. Public recognition and celebration
Having been enthusiastically recognized, honored, or celebrated by a group or the public.
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Examples
- The explorer was hailed as a hero after returning from the expedition.
- The peace agreement was hailed as a historic achievement.
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2. Called or summoned
Called out to someone, requested their presence, or summoned them for a particular purpose.
2.1. Calling for attention
Having called or shouted to someone, especially from a distance, to attract their attention.
Synonyms
- called
- called out
- beckoned
- shouted
- yelled
- hollered
- whistled
Examples
- The passenger hailed a taxi from the sidewalk.
- She hailed her colleague across the crowded room.
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2.2. Summoning or requesting someone's presence
Having requested, summoned, or formally called someone to appear or attend a particular place or event.
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Examples
- The manager hailed the employees into the conference room.
- The witness was hailed to appear before the committee.
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2.3. Signaling to establish communication
Having signaled or called someone, a vehicle, or a vessel to initiate communication or request a response.
Synonyms
- beckoned
- called
- called out
- signaled
- whistled
Examples
- The sailor hailed the approaching vessel by radio.
- The officer hailed the driver and signaled for the vehicle to stop.
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3. Named or designated
Identified, described, or given a particular name, title, or designation.
3.1. Naming and identification
Having been given a name, label, or designation, or identified as belonging to a particular category.
Synonyms
- called
- named
- designated
- dubbed
- termed
- labeled
- styled
Examples
- The discovery was hailed as a major breakthrough in medical research.
- He was hailed as one of the greatest athletes of his generation.
Related Words
- christened
- denominated
- identified
- nicknamed
- proclaimed
- proclaimed
VERB
4. Fallen as hail or in large quantities
Fallen from the sky as hailstones or descended rapidly and abundantly in a continuous succession.
4.1. Falling as frozen precipitation
Having fallen from clouds in the form of small or large balls of ice, typically during a storm.
Synonyms
- fallen as hail
- precipitated
Examples
- Large hailstones hailed down on the fields during the afternoon storm.
Related Words
- hailstones
- ice pellets
- sleet
- snow
- freezing rain
4.2. Pouring down in abundance
Having descended or been delivered rapidly and in large quantities, often with overwhelming force.
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Examples
- Questions hailed down on the speaker after the presentation.
- The soldiers were hailed with a barrage of arrows.
Related Words
- engulfed
- gushed
- overflowed
- precipitated
- streamed
- swamped