ovation
/ə(ʊ)ˈveɪʃn//oʊˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
noun
- 1
A victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph.
- 2
(by extension) A (ceremony for the) recognition of some achievement.
- 3
(by extension) Prolonged enthusiastic applause.
verb
- 1
To give (someone) an ovation (prolonged enthusiastic applause).
Synonyms
noun
- 1
The act of laying eggs.
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