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Definitions for applause
əˈplɔzap·plause
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Princeton's WordNet
applause, hand clapping, clappingnoun
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
Wiktionary
applausenoun
The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.
Etymology: From the applausus, from applaudo (whence the verb applaud).
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Applausenoun
Approbation loudly expressed; praise.
Etymology: applausus, Lat.
This general applause, and chearful shout,
Argues your wisdom and your love to Richard. William Shakespeare, R. III.Sylla wept,
And chid her barking waves into attention;
And fell Charybdis murmur’d soft applause. John Milton, Comus.Those that are so fond of applause, how little do they taste it when they have it? South.
See their wide streaming wounds; they neither came
For pride of empire, nor desire of fame;
Kings fight for kingdoms, madmen for applause,
But love for love alone, that crowns the lover’s cause. John Dryden, Fables.
Wikipedia
Applause
Applause (Latin applaudere, to strike upon, clap) is primarily a form of ovation or praise expressed by the act of clapping, or striking the palms of the hands together, in order to create noise. Audiences usually applaud after a performance, such as a musical concert, speech, or play, as a sign of enjoyment and approval.
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applause
Applause is the act of showing approval, appreciation, or praise typically through clapping one's hands together repeatedly. It is a common gesture of recognition given during or after performances, speeches, or significant actions.
Webster Dictionary
Applausenoun
the act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by clapping the hands, stamping or tapping with the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation
Wikidata
Applause
Applause is primarily the expression of approval by the act of clapping, or striking the palms of the hands together, in order to create noise. Audiences are usually expected to applaud after a performance, such as a musical concert, speech, or play. In most western countries, audience members clap their hands at random to produce a constant noise; however, it tends to synchronize naturally to a weak degree. As a form of mass nonverbal communication, it is a simple indicator of the average relative opinion of the entire group; the louder and longer the noise, the stronger the sign of approval.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of applause in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of applause in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of applause in a Sentence
One gains universal applause who mingles the useful with the agreeable, at once delighting and instructing the reader.
Give yourself a round of applause, you made the Marvel Universe happen and we couldnt be more grateful.
The silence that accepts merit as the most natural thing in the world is the highest applause.
What will happen next Sunday is Centre Court will be packed for the men's final and I'm sure people will be able to follow World Cup final, it's not unheard of for there to be a ripple of applause or a shout when something special happens in a football tournament, and I'm sure everybody will understand if it does.
O, popular applause! what heart of man is proof against thy sweet, seducing charms?
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- تصفيقArabic
- ҡул сабыу, алҡышBashkir
- aplaudimentCatalan, Valencian
- potlesk, aplausCzech
- Applaus, BeifallGerman
- χειροκρότημαGreek
- aplausoSpanish
- txaloBasque
- taputtaminen, aplodi, suosionosoitusFinnish
- acclamerFrench
- aplausoGalician
- תשואותHebrew
- tapsHungarian
- tepuk tanganIndonesian
- applausoItalian
- 拍手Japanese
- 박수Korean
- چهپڵهKurdish
- pakipakiMāori
- аплауз, ракоплескањеMacedonian
- tepukanMalay
- applaus, handgeklapDutch
- aplauzPolish
- aplausoPortuguese
- аплодисменты, рукоплесканияRussian
- аплауз, pljesak, aplauz, пљесакSerbo-Croatian
- potlesk, aplauzSlovak
- การปรบมือThai
- palakpakan, palakpakTagalog
- alkışTurkish
- оплескиUkrainian
- vỗ tayVietnamese
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