applause.
The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.
Meaning & usage
The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.
Where this word comes from
From Latin applausus, from applaudō (“to strike against, to applaud”) (whence applaud).
To applaud.
Where this word comes from
From Latin applausus, from applaudō (“to strike against, to applaud”) (whence applaud).
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