applause ap·plause n

applause ap·plause n
[ə'plɔːz]
applauso, fig lode f, elogio

a round of applause — un applauso


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  • Applause — Ap*plause , n. [L. applaudere, applausum. See {Applaud}.] 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. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • applause — ap|plause [əˈplo:z US əˈplo:z] n [U] [Date: 1500 1600; : Medieval Latin; Origin: applausus, from Latin, past participle of applaudere; APPLAUD] the sound of many people hitting their hands together and shouting, to show that they have enjoyed… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • applause — ap|plause [ ə plɔz ] noun uncount the sound made by people applauding a performance, speech, etc.: Her speech drew enthusiastic applause. a round of applause: Let s have a round of applause for all the organizers. thunderous/rapturous applause:… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • applause — ap·plause || É™ plɔːz n. cheering; praise, accolade …   English contemporary dictionary

  • applause — ap·plause …   English syllables

  • applause — ap•plause [[t]əˈplɔz[/t]] n. 1) hand clapping as a demonstration of approval or appreciation 2) acclaim; acclamation • Etymology: 1590–1600; < ML applausus, L: beating of wings ap•plau•sive əˈplɔ sɪv, zɪv adj …   From formal English to slang

  • ap·plause — /əˈplɑːz/ noun [noncount] : a show of approval or appreciation at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., in which people strike their hands together over and over He accepted the award to thunderous applause. [=people applauded very loudly as he… …   Useful english dictionary

  • ap|plause — «uh PLZ», noun. 1. approval shown, especially by clapping the hands, shouting, or stamping the feet: »Applause for the performance rang out from the audience. 2. approval; praise. SYNONYM(S): acclamation, acclaim, approbation, plaudit, accolade.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Self-applause — Self ap*plause , n. Applause of one s self. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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