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Meaning of ovation

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ovation

Pronunciation:/ə(ʊ)ˈveɪʃn//oʊˈveɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

Definitions

  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

Definitions

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

    Synonyms:ovate