Definitions for applause
əˈplɔzap·plause

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1. applause, hand clapping, clapping(noun)

   a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

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1. applause(Noun)

   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).

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1. Applause(noun)

   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

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1. 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.

How to pronounce applause?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of applause in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of applause in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of applause in a Sentence

1. Robert Montgomery:

   If you achieve success, you will get applause, and if you get applause, you will hear it. My advice to you concerning applause is this enjoy it but never quite believe it.

2. Arthur Schnabel:

   Applause is a receipt, not a bill.

3. Justin Rose:

   I was kind of having a little fun with it, thanks, tipping the cap to the silence, but to be fair, Dustin Johnson's caddie, his brother, he kind of gave me a little round of applause there. So the guys were having a bit of fun with the unique environment that we were dealing with.

4. Joe Russo:

   Give yourself a round of applause, you made the Marvel Universe happen and we couldnt be more grateful.

5. Elizabeth Elton Smith:

   There is an applause superior to that of the multitudes one's own.

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