Ovation

noun

/ə(ʊ)ˈveɪʃn/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.nounA victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph.

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

3.noun(by extension) Prolonged enthusiastic applause.

4.verbTo give (someone) an ovation (prolonged enthusiastic applause).

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