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Applause - English meaning

əˈplɔːz

Applause – definitions in English dictionary

noun

Approval or praise expressed by clapping.

Usage examples:

They gave him a round of applause

Synonims:

ClappingHandclappingCheeringWhistling(standing) ovationAcclamationCheersWhistlesBravosCurtain callsEncores
noun

The action or sound made by a number of people clapping their hands repeatedly to show their enjoyment or approval, esp. of a performance or speech

noun

The sound of people clapping their hands repeatedly to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech

Usage examples:

His speech met with (= received) loud applause., so let's have a round of applause, please, for (= …

Applause translation into English

Applause: translate from English into Chinese

Translate applause into Chinese (Simplified)}
掌声, 采声, 鼓掌欢迎

Applause: translate from English into Dutch

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Applaus, Bijval, Toejuiching

Applause: translate from English into French

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Applaudissements, Acclamation

Applause: translate from English into German

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Beifall, Applaus

Applause: translate from English into Hindi

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वाहवाही, सराहना, करतल ध्वनि, ताली, शाबाशी, स्तुति, हर्षध्वनि

Applause: translate from English into Italian

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Applausi, Applauso, Battimani

Applause: translate from English into Korean

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박수 갈채

Applause: translate from English into Russian

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Аплодисменты, Рукоплескания, Одобрение, Восхищение

Applause: translate from English into Spanish

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Aplausos, Aplauso, Aprobación, Alabanza

Word origin

late Middle English: from medieval Latin applausus, from the verb applaudere (see applaud).

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Applause synonims

acclamation

ˌæk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən

noun

Loud and enthusiastic approval.

Usage examples:

The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation
noun

Loud and enthusiastic praise or approval

noun

Public approval and praise

Usage examples:

His speech was greeted with (shouts of) acclamation.
Acclamation - all meanings in English

cheers

tʃɪəz

exclamation

Expressing good wishes before drinking.

Usage examples:

‘cheers,’ she said, raising her glass
noun

Shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.

Usage examples:

She cheered from the sidelines
exclamation

A friendly expression spoken before tasting a drink; a toast

Cheers - all meanings in English

clapping

verb

Strike the palms of (one's hands) together repeatedly, typically in order to applaud someone or something.

Usage examples:

Agnes clapped her hands in glee
noun

The sound or action of striking the palms together repeatedly, typically in order to applaud someone or something; applause.

Usage examples:

When the clapping had died down, he stood up to make a speech
noun

The sound or action of striking the palms together repeatedly, typically in order to applaud someone or something; applause.

Usage examples:

When the clapping had died down, he stood up to make a speech
Clapping - all meanings in English

encores

ˈɒŋ.kɔːr

noun

A repeated or additional performance of an item at the end of a concert, as called for by an audience.

Usage examples:

Everybody got up on stage for the final encore
verb

Call for a repeated or additional performance of (an item) at the end of a concert.

Usage examples:

Several arias were encored
exclamation

Again! (as called by an audience at the end of a concert)

Usage examples:

It was louis who shouted ‘bravo! encore!’
Encores - all meanings in English

whistles

noun

A clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through a small hole between partly closed lips, or between one's teeth.

Usage examples:

As was expected, his special appearance was greeted with whistles and applause that reverberated th…
verb

Emit a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small hole between one's lips or teeth.

Usage examples:

The audience cheered and whistled
verb

To make a musical sound by forcing the breath through a small passage between the lips or through a special device

Usage examples:

[ i ] i whistled to my dog and she came running back., [ i ] fig.the wind whistled through the trees.
Whistles - all meanings in English

whistling

verb

Emit a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small hole between one's lips or teeth.

Usage examples:

The audience cheered and whistled
noun

A clear, high-pitched sound made by forcing breath through a small hole between partly closed lips, or between one's teeth.

Usage examples:

As was expected, his special appearance was greeted with whistles and applause that reverberated th…
noun

A suit.

Usage examples:

We're talking a monkey for a decent whistle, a pony for a tee-shirt.
Whistling - all meanings in English

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