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Word: Ovation
Speech Type: Noun
early 16th century (in ovation (sense 2)): from Latin ovatio(n-), from ovare ‘exult’. The word had the sense ‘exultation’ from the mid 17th to early 19th century
ə(ʊ)ˈveɪʃn
a sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation from an audience, especially by means of applause
Short Definition:sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation from audience
Examples:- the performance received a thundering ovation
a processional entrance into Rome by a victorious commander, of lesser honour than a triumph.
Short Definition:processional entrance into Rome by victorious commander, of lesser honour than triumph
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