applause

Meanings

• noun

  An expression of approval or praise, typically shown by clapping hands.

  - "The audience gave a standing ovation and prolonged applause for the speaker."
  - "He received a warm applause for his performance."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈplɔz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

acclaim , acclamation , approbation , approval , commendation , plaudit

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with applause
bravos , ovation , claptrap , applausement

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Variants

List of all variants of applause that leads to same result
applause , applauses , self-applause , self-applauses , round of applause

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Etymology

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The word 'applause' comes from the Latin word 'applaudere', which means 'to clap hands'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in ancient Rome, applause was given by throwing pieces of bread or other food at the performer?

2. The longest recorded standing ovation in history was given to Sir Winston Churchill in 1891, which lasted for over nine minutes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Encore: An encore is a request or demand from an audience for an additional performance or act, often signaled by applause.

2. Ovation: An ovation is a prolonged and enthusiastic display of applause, often used to express extreme admiration or approval.

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Culture

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Applause is a universal form of expression used to acknowledge and show appreciation for a performance or achievement. In literature, applause is often used metaphorically to represent approval or admiration. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago says, 'I have heard that guilty creatures sitting at a play have by the very cunning of the scene been struck so to the soul that presently their evil thoughts have melted into tears.' This passage suggests that the power of a performance can evoke emotions and even lead to a cathartic release.

How to Memorize "applause"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people clapping their hands together to create the sound and gesture of applause.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'applause' with the feeling of excitement and appreciation you get when you receive a round of applause for something you've done.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'applause' starts with the letter 'A' and is pronounced like 'apples' with the addition of the 's' sound at the end.

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