applause
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- noun
- /əˈplɔːz/
- The children all gave (and received) booming rounds of applause before and after each performance.
- a round of applause
- loud applause
- thunderous applause
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Watch on YouTubeI don't need your applause, but I stand by that joke.
- I don't need your applause, but I stand by that joke.
- We don't give pregnant women enough applause.
- And I heard like the audience erupt into like applause.
- So we should clarify that the applause wasn't knowing.
Examples
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So... let's give a warm round of applause to the smartest little girls and boys from District 79.
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Let's give a big round of applause to the winners of the competition.
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I hope from your applause that you did enjoy this session tonight.
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I got more applause for that than for the actual speech.
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Everyone, round of applause for Henry.
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How about a big round of applause for them?
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And I think you should give your boys a big round of applause.
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His smile set in motion a wave of applause, which drowned out all other sounds.
Fiction book (1990) -
But if my singing wins only your applause tonight, I'll be happy.
Fiction book (1992) -
And I came out and the applause was booming.
Synonyms
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Words or actions that show admiration for someone
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3.0
An action or words that show you are grateful for help and kindness
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A loud shout people make to show approval or support
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Shouts and applause from a crowd to show support
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Clapping by many people to show approval
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4.4
A short loud reaction of applause or cheering from an audience
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1.9
A short time when many people clap to show approval
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4.3
A long loud round of clapping by people to show strong approval
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A sharp sound made by hitting your palms together to show approval
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3.5
A loud, long applause where people stand to show strong praise
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4.2
Praise given to someone in public for an achievement
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1.4
Loud shouts from a group to show approval or encouragement
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2.9
Loud applause from an audience to show strong approval
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A sound made by people hitting their hands together to show approval
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8.2
Praise people give someone in public for something good they did
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A short clap of the hands to show approval or appreciation
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Loud enthusiastic praise that a group gives
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Striking the palms of your hands together repeatedly to show approval or admiration
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8.1
A sudden loud burst of applause or cheers
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An expression of strong praise for someone or something
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Etymology
The word applause comes from the Latin verb applaudere, made of ad- 'to' and plaudere 'to clap', and it is the same idea as the English verb applaud or the word clap. So, applause is the sound of people clapping to show 'approval'.