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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.

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applause

/ əˈɔː /

noun

  1. appreciation or praise, esp as shown by clapping the hands
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·· [uh, -, plaw, -siv, -ziv], adjective
  • -·ܲ noun
  • ܲa·s 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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When it ended, there was a "big round of applause as the credits rolled, something I've never, ever experienced as a British cinema-goer".

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A number of lines from star Jack Black - in particular his introductory "I... am Steve" - have been met with cheering, shouting and applause.

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Sporadic chants punctuated a steady stream of tambourines, car horns, applause and cheering.

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He then unveiled a trailer for “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,” which earned loud applause.

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The biggest applause came for the last image: Sanders’ new business card for the private practice he’s starting.

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