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applause

[uh-plawz]

noun

  1. hand clapping as a demonstration of approval, appreciation, acclamation, or the like.

  2. any positive expression of appreciation or approval; acclamation.

    Synonyms: , ,


applause

/ əˈɔː /

noun

  1. appreciation or praise, esp as shown by clapping the hands

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • applausive adjective
  • self-applause noun
  • unapplausive adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of applause1

1590–1600; < Latin applausus struck upon, applauded (past participle of applaudere ), equivalent to ap- ap- 1 + plaud- clap + -tus past participle suffix
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“And as parents we are missing seeing that happiness when they are done performing and the satisfaction they get from the applause and encouragement.”

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It was converted by Ross Byrne who got a big round of applause on his final appearance for his province.

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Ratification was then confirmed by acclamation - in the form of applause - rather than a traditional vote, with only Norway's football federation abstaining, and criticising the bidding process.

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The downside is I do miss the applause.

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To applause from the conference, she said a Tory government would "scrap the ban on new licences".

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