" hail from "

1: to declare enthusiastic approval of;

  * e.g., " ... the museum director hailed the artist's new installation as a groundbreaking work of genius "

•  Synonyms : 

•  acclaim,

•  accredit,

•  applaud,

•  cheer,

•  crack up,

•  laud,

•  praise,

•  salute,

•  tout

•  Antonyms : 

•  knock,

•  pan,

•  slam

2: to demand or request the presence or service of;

  * e.g., " ... let's hail a taxi "

•  Synonyms : 

•  call,

•  summon

•  Antonyms : 

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