hail (someone) as (something)

hail (someone) as (something)

To laud or compliment someone for being something. I would definitely hail Jenny as a leader in our department, especially after seeing how she handled that emergency situation.See also: hail

hail someone as something

to praise someone for being something. The active members hailed him as fraternity brother of the year. Sally was hailed as an effective leader.See also: hail

hail as

v. To praise someone for being something: The veterans were hailed as heroes when they marched in the parade.See also: hail