ovation

/ə(ʊ)ˈveɪʃn//oʊˈveɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

  1. 1

    A victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph.

  2. 2

    (by extension) A (ceremony for the) recognition of some achievement.

  3. 3

    (by extension) Prolonged enthusiastic applause.

verb

  1. 1

    To give (someone) an ovation (prolonged enthusiastic applause).

Synonyms

noun

  1. 1

    The act of laying eggs.

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