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7.4
To shout to show approval for a performer
  • verb
  • /brɑːˈvoʊ/
translation icon : gritar 'bravo'
  • After his stunning performance, the audience erupted in applause, shouting bravo.

Examples

  • As the singer hit the last note perfectly, fans couldn't help but yell bravo in admiration.

  • The crowd cheered and shouted bravo when the actor finished his final bow.

  • First of all, bravo, that was not easy to do.

  • First of all, bravo, that was not easy to do.

  • It's like, OK, maybe you do and, and bravo if you do.

  • It's like, OK, maybe you do and, and bravo if you do.

  • I say yes, bravo, I have no problem with that.

  • So he went and did it, you know, bravo for him.

  • That's what they and bravo for that.

  • But also, I'd be like, bravo, oh, you're doing.

Synonyms

to cheer
vsto bravo
356 1.0

To shout to show support for someone or something

is a brief performance-focused shout used to express admiration
to hail
vsto bravo
  • Literature
131 4.1

To welcome or praise someone publicly and enthusiastically

is focused on applauding admiration during performances rather than general greeting
to applaud
vsto bravo
101 2.6

To clap your hands to show approval after a performance

is the same approval action but expressed instead by a shouted exclamation
to sing praises
vsto bravo
1 4.1

To say very good things about someone, often in public

is a short audience shout used to show quick admiration at events
to hurrah
vsto bravo
8.1

To shout loudly to show joy or approval

is a short shouted applause used mainly for admiration at performances
to woot
vsto bravo
  • Slang
9.9

To shout a short cry of joy online

is a concise audience shout used mainly to applaud performances

Surface Forms

bravo infinitive
bravoed past
bravoed past participle
bravoing present participle
bravos third person singular

Etymology

Bravo as a verb comes from the same Italian shout — to call out 'bravo' to show praise. So to bravo someone is to applaud them by shouting 'bravo' or 'brava'.