applause

/ə'plɔ:z/
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applause

The audience gives a standing applause at the end of the performance.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together: The act of clapping one's hands to show enjoyment, praise, or approval, typically for a performance or speaker.
    • Warm approval or praise: Can also refer more broadly to enthusiastic approval or commendation for an action or achievement.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The actor bowed deeply in response to the thunderous applause from the audience.
    • Her insightful speech was met with enthusiastic applause.
    • The new policy won the applause of environmental groups.
Advanced Usage
  • "A round of applause": A period of clapping, often requested or initiated for someone.
    • Let's have a round of applause for our volunteers!
  • "To bring the house down" (idiom, often resulting in applause): To receive extremely enthusiastic applause or approval.
    • Her final song brought the house down.
  • "To deserve/applaud applause": To be worthy of praise.
    • His courage in that situation deserves applause.
Variants and Related Words
  • Applaud (verb): To show approval or praise by clapping.
    • The crowd applauded for several minutes.
  • Applausive (adjective, rare): Expressing applause; approving.
    • The review was highly applausive.
Synonyms
  • Acclamation: Loud and enthusiastic approval, often by shouting.
  • Ovation: Sustained and enthusiastic applause.
  • Plaudits: Enthusiastic approval, often expressed publicly.
Related Phrases
  • "To draw/get applause": To receive clapping and praise.
    • The comedian's joke drew loud applause from the crowd.
  • "To greet with applause": To welcome someone or something with clapping.
    • The returning champion was greeted with rapturous applause.
Related Idioms
  • "A smattering of applause": A small, scattered amount of clapping, suggesting lukewarm or polite approval.
    • His controversial proposal received only a smattering of applause.
  • "To be met with silence/applause": To be received with either no reaction or a positive reaction.
    • The bold statement was met with stunned silence, followed by hesitant applause.
applause

The audience gives a standing applause at the end of the performance.

Noun
  1. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

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