Ovation - English meaning

verb

Praise enthusiastically and publicly.

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The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success

noun

Enthusiastic and public praise.

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She has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy

noun

Public approval and praise

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Critical acclaim despite the critical acclaim, the novel did not sell well., to great acclaim her f…

noun

Loud and enthusiastic approval.

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The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation

noun

Loud and enthusiastic praise or approval

noun

Public approval and praise

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His speech was greeted with (shouts of) acclamation.

noun

An award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit.

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The hotel has won numerous accolades

noun

Praise and approval

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Earn an accolade she has sold millions of records and earned numerous awards and accolades over a 3…

noun

Approval or praise expressed by clapping.

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They gave him a round of applause

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

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

noun

An attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony.

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I was presented with a lovely bouquet of flowers, given a gift voucher to spend and someone took me…

noun

A group of flowers that have been attractively arranged so that they can be given as a present or carried on a formal occasion

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A fruity bouquet

noun

A group of flowers that have been fastened together and attractively arranged so that they can be given as a present or carried on formal occasions

Usage examples:

A bouquet of flowers, chris sent me a lovely bouquet when i was sick.

exclamation

Expressing good wishes before drinking.

Usage examples:

‘cheers,’ she said, raising her glass

noun

Shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.

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She cheered from the sidelines

exclamation

A friendly expression spoken before tasting a drink; a toast

verb

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

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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.

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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.

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

noun

Praise; commendation.

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He was singled out for laudation

noun

The act of praising someone or something, or an example of this

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Notwithstanding his liberal laudation of himself, the major was very selfish., the public laudation…

noun

Any of a number of shrubs and other plants with dark green glossy leaves.

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The sweeping drive of the coach road to milnerfield were planted with laurel, yew and holly, still …

verb

Bestow an award or praise on (someone) in recognition of an achievement.

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She will be laurelled alongside politicians, historians, and other actors

phrase

Praise for a person because of something they have done, usually in sport, the arts, or politics

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The actors are very good, but when all is considered the laurels must surely go to the director of …

noun

An expression of praise or approval.

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The network has received plaudits for its sports coverage

noun

An expression of approval; praise

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She won plaudits for her toughness during tense labor negotiations.

verb

Express warm approval or admiration of.

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We can't praise chris enough—he did a brilliant job

noun

The expression of approval or admiration for someone or something.

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The audience was full of praise for the whole production

idiom

A period of time during which people are clapping

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The singer got a big round of applause.

noun

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

Usage examples:

The video is a tribute to the musicals of the 40s

noun

Respect or admiration for someone, or a formal event at which respect and admiration are expressed

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[ u ] the memorial pays tribute to africans brought here as slaves., [ c ] there was a special trib…

noun

Something that you say, write, or give that shows your respect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal occasion

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Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world for the famous actor who died yesterday., flo…