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Definition of applause - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
approvalclapping to show approval or enjoyment
- The audience erupted in applause after the performance.
2.
communicationpublic expression of praise or approval
- The speaker received applause for her inspiring words.
Expressions with applause
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outburst of clapping by a group
The speaker received a round of applause.
short, gentle clapping that spreads through a group
There was a ripple of applause after the speech.
very loud and enthusiastic clapping from a group of people
The performer received thundering applause after her final song.
suddenly start clapping loudly to show approval
The audience erupted in applause after the final song.
loud and intense clapping and cheering from many people
The singer received a storm of applause after her performance.
gain praise or approval from a group of people
She won the applause of the audience with her speech.
very loud and enthusiastic clapping
The performer received thunderous applause after the stunning performance.
sudden loud burst of clapping from a group
The speaker received a salvo of applause after her speech.
praise from others pushes people to try harder
For many performers, applause is the spur.
Origin of applause
Latin, applaudere (to clap) + -us (noun suffix)
Terms with applause included in their meaning
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applause
strike the palms together to make a sound
gestures
act of striking palms together in applause
applause
applaud a person loudly after a show or speech
performance
bow to acknowledge applause after a performance
clapped
received applause or clapping
applause
round of applause
applause
characterized by continuous applause
performance
performers' appearance to acknowledge audience applause
approval
characterized by applause or approval
recognition
encourage applause or recognition for someone or something
celebration
victory lap to receive applause
show
applause or clapping
supportive noise
shouts and applause showing approval or encouragement
entertainment
enthusiastic approval or applause from an audience
performance
garner enthusiastic applause or laughter from audience
performance
cause loud applause or laughter from audience
celebration
welcome someone with applause or cheers
applause
applaud someone by clapping hands for them
performance
enthusiastic public applause for a performance
applause
clap hands to show appreciation
applause
be applauded by audience standing up
mockery
sarcastic applause to mock someone
performance
applause where audience stands up to show exceptional approval
performance
receive overwhelming applause or praise
Examples of applause in a sentence
Applause filled the room after the award was announced. The performance ended with thunderous applause from the audience. Her achievements were met with applause at the ceremony.
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- French:applaudissements, acclamations, ...
- German:Applaus, ...
- Italian:applauso, approvazione, ...
- Spanish:aplausos, ...
- Portuguese:aplausos, ovação, ...
- Chinese:掌声, 赞美, ...
- Japanese:拍手, 称賛, ...
- Arabic:تَصْفِيق, تَحِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:מְחִיאוֹת כַּפַּיִם, תְּשׁוּאוֹת, ...
- Russian:аплодисменты, похвала, ...
- Ukrainian:оплески, ...
- Hindi:तालियाँ, प्रशंसा, ...
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