The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ACCLAIMED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result ACCLAIMED
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What does ACCLAIMED mean?
ACCLAIMED verb- To shout; to call out.
- To express great approval (for).
- To salute or praise with great approval; to compliment; to applaud; to welcome enthusiastically.
- To claim.
- To declare by acclamations.
- To elect to an office by having no opposition.
- Greatly praised or lauded, revered, highly respected.