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.

verb

(obsolete) To applaud.

Roots

plaudoplaus- · Latin · clap, applaud

Synonyms for applause

clappingn ovationn handclapn plauditn cheeringn acclaimn cheersn praisen kudosn commendationn approbationn

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