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Success and Failure - Success Recognized

Here you will learn some English words related to success being recognized such as "acclaim", "certificate", and "gloating".

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Academy Award

an annual award given to the best director, movie, actor, etc. by the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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to acclaim

to praise someone or something enthusiastically and often publicly

Ex: Critics acclaim her novel as a masterpiece. 
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acclaim
acclaim
[noun]

admiration for achievements, often in art, performance, leadership, or innovation

Ex: The film received international acclaim for its storytelling and direction. 
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accolade
accolade
[noun]

a mark of recognition for excellence or accomplishment, often in the form of a title, medal, or public acknowledgment

Ex: She received the highest accolade in journalism for her investigative work. 
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to accredit

to certify that something or someone is of a specific quality or standard

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accreditation

the act or process of granting official authorization or approval

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accredited
accredited
[Adjective]

officially approved of as being of an accepted quality or particular standard

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to boast
to boast
[Verb]

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, abilities, etc. in order to draw the attention of others

Ex: During the interview, the candidate couldn't help but boast about their extensive experience and impressive track record 
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boast
boast
[noun]

a statement in which someone proudly talks about their accomplishments, possessions, or qualities, often to impress others

Ex: His boast about winning the tournament annoyed his teammates. 
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CBE
CBE
[noun]

a British award given to some individuals for their achievements; the person who receives such award

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certificate

an official document that states one has successfully passed an exam or completed a course of study

Ex: She received a certificate of completion after finishing the online training. 
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to certificate

to grant official authorization by issuing a certificate

Ex: They cannot certificate the program until all standards are met. 
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to congratulate

to express one's good wishes or praise to someone when something very good has happened to them

Ex: It is customary to congratulate a friend on their achievements or milestones. 
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congratulations
congratulations
[interjection]

used to express joy, admiration, or praise for someone's achievements, successes, or happy occasions

Ex: Congrats! You worked hard for this achievement. 
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credit
credit
[noun]

formal approval, acknowledgment, or commendation

Ex: She received credit for her innovative idea. 
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to crow
to crow
[Verb]

to express great pride in one's achievements, success, etc.

Ex: After winning the championship, he couldn't help but crow about the team's victory for days. 
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Emmy
Emmy
[noun]

an annual award presented by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for special achievements in television production and programing

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fist pump
fist pump
[noun]

an act of affirmation or triumph that is made by raising a clenched fist into the air

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to fist-pump

to close one's hand tightly, with the forearm bent, and move it up and down to celebrate a sucess or show support

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fulfilled
fulfilled
[Adjective]

feeling happy and satisfied with one's life, job, etc.

Ex: After years of hard work, she felt fulfilled in her career. 
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to gloat
to gloat
[Verb]

to express great satisfaction of one's own success, often with a mischievous behavior and in an annoying manner

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gloating
gloating
[noun]

expression of great satisfaction of one's own success, often with a mischievous behavior or in an annoying manner

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Grammy Awards

one of the awards presented annually by either the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences or the Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for marvelous achievements in the music industry

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hat trick
hat trick
[noun]

(in some sports) an occasion in which a player manages to score three times in a single game of soccer, hockey, etc.

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kudos
kudos
[noun]

the admiration, praise, and recognition someone receives for their achievements, deeds, or social standing

Ex: She received many kudos from her colleagues for successfully leading the challenging project. 
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laudable
laudable
[Adjective]

(of an idea, intention, or act) deserving of admiration and praise, regardless of success

Ex: His teachers always said he had a laudable passion for learning. 
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to laugh
to laugh
[Verb]

to be in a successful or fortunate position, particularly as a result of doing something successfully

Ex: If the stocks keep rising, investors will be laughing. 
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laurel
laurel
[noun]

(usually plural) honor and praise given to someone due to their achievements or efforts

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{one's} luck [is] in

used to emphasize how lucky a person is or how successful they are

Ex: His luck is in; he found a parking spot right outside the restaurant. 
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