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ovation

[oh-vey-shuhn]

noun

  1. an enthusiastic public reception of a person, marked especially by loud and prolonged applause.

  2. Roman History.the ceremonial entrance into Rome of a commander whose victories were of a lesser degree of importance than that for which a triumph was accorded.



ovation

/ əʊˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. an enthusiastic reception, esp one of prolonged applause

    a standing ovation

  2. a victory procession less glorious than a triumph awarded to a Roman general

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ovational adjective
  • ˈپDzԲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of ovation1

1525–35; < Latin DZپō- (stem of DZپō ) a rejoicing, shouting, equivalent to DZ ( us ) (past participle of DZ to rejoice) + -ō- -ion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of ovation1

C16: from Latin DZپō rejoicing, from DZ to exult
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Australia's players, practically to a man, came to shake his hand and Markram departed to a standing ovation.

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At the end, he received a standing ovation from his own benches.

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King Charles was given a heartfelt standing ovation in Canada's Parliament in Ottawa after a historic speech in support of the country staying "strong and free".

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Following a rousing ovation, designated hitter Aaron Judge — who upped his batting average to a league-high .398 — loaded the bases on an infield single.

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Appearing to bask in the vindication, Panahi clasped his hands behind his head and leaned back seated in sunglasses, savoring the moment while those around him stood in an ovation.

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