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applause

American  
[uh-plawz] / əˈplɔz /

noun

  1. hand clapping as a demonstration of approval, appreciation, acclamation, or the like.

  2. any positive expression of appreciation or approval; acclamation.

    Synonyms:
    praise, plaudit, acclaim
applause British  
/ əˈplɔːz /

noun

  1. appreciation or praise, esp as shown by clapping the hands

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Other Word Forms

  • applausive adjective
  • self-applause noun
  • unapplausive adjective

Etymology

Origin of applause

1590–1600; < Latin applausus struck upon, applauded (past participle of applaudere ), equivalent to ap- ap- 1 + plaud- clap + -tus past participle suffix

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